Teaching Money Skills: Empowering the Next Generation

Ashley discusses the importance of teaching children and teens about money with Leslie Thomas, the founder of the Money Confidence Academy. Leslie emphasizes the lack of financial education in schools and highlights her mission to improve financial literacy and mindset for young people

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction: Talking to Kids About Money
00:11 Meet Leslie Thomas: Money Confidence Expert
00:38 The Importance of Financial Education
04:48 The Emotional Side of Money
07:38 The Influence of Marketing and Social Media
12:07 Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility
17:25 Practical Tips for Parents
33:05 Leslie's Resources and Final Thoughts
36:39 Conclusion and Farewell

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Academy - https://www.themoneyconfidenceacademy.com
Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wheremindsetgoesmoneygrows
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamlesley_thomas
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-thomas
Book Waitlist 2025 - https://lesleyathomas.kartra.com/page/book-waitlist-2025
Money at Home Sales Course - https://lesleyathomas.kartra.com/page/money-at-home-sales

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