like kids on the playground or the internet and you don’t want that to be their go to place for information. It is also important to be aware of gender stereotypes with money. A study that Ron Lieber cited in “The Opposite of Spoiled” noted that we still gravitate towards having money conversations with our sons and not our daughters. It is so important not to foster these stereotypes in your home. Everyone needs to learn how to be smart with money. Like with most things, the sooner you start the better. If you can engrain a behavior early on, the better it will stick. Kids who grow up with a good education around money and healthy spending habits will grow into adults who are less likely get stuck in a dangerous debt cycle, are better prepared for emergencies, and have a surplus to give to charity and support their communities. Look for teachable moments and fun ways to talk about these concepts. Most kids love to read or have books read to them, so using books and characters to introduce these concepts can be a fun way to start the discussion. In my book, “Milton the Money Savvy Pup: Brings Home the Bacon”, Milton learns a few very basic financial concepts. He learns how to identify coins and their value, understands that you earn money by working and that sometimes you must wait and save to get what you really want. Check it out here: www. MiltonTheMoneySavvyPup.com. Jamie Bosse, CFP®, RFC® is a financial planner at Aspyre Wealth Partners, in Overland Park, KS. Jamie works with clients to help them “Master What’s Next” by clarifying their goals, creating a financial plan, and taking action. Jamie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University (2004) with a minor in Business Administration. Jamie enjoys writing financial articles and has been featured in the Kansas City Star, KC Parent, The Journal of Financial Planning, the Register, Solutions, and Investment Advisor Magazine. She has also published a children’s book, Milton the Money Savvy Pup.
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Contact: 913.345.1881 jbosse@aspryewealth.com www.aspyrewealth.com References: “Smart Money, Smart Kids” by Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze “Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees” by Neale Godfrey www.AmericaSavesWeek.org, moneyasyougrow.org Favorite kid’s books about money: “Milton the Money Savvy Pup: Brings Home the Bacon” – Jamie A. Bosse; “The Bean is Not Green”, “Where Did the Money Go”, and “The Cash in the Hat” – Mitch Anthony; “The Four Money Bears” – Mac Gardner; “Storytime Series” – Dave Ramsey
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