On this episode of If Money Were Easy, Mary Beth and Neela are joined by their colleague and fellow partner at Abacus, Gabe Brenner, CFP® to discuss teaching children about the true value of money. They explore the hands-on "three jars method," also known as Spending, Saving, and Sharing Jars, navigating allowance, and the importance of allowing kids to make financial mistakes early in life. The three of them talk about the balance between autonomy and guidance, from tactile cash handling to digital banking savvy and discuss the importance of creating a space for kids to fail safely and how it can be a key to building their financial confidence. Tune in to learn some savvy money lessons you can incorporate into your child's financial journey to adulthood.
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