This is a great Video! I really appreciate the dedication in each video you post, I would be glad if anyone here can explain a few things to me about investment, I believe it's my time to shine for a better future
Building a good investment portfolio is more complex so I would recommend you seek Fergus Waylen's support. This way you can get strategies designed to address your unique long/short-term goals and financial dreams .
New survey has revealed rising adoption of cryptocurrency among the world billionaires, as they start experimenting in the digital currency, expanding their investments portfolio beyond traditional profitable assets.
My folks (in their 80s) have started giving money ($1000 at a time) away when someone needs it instead of waiting until they are dead. They enjoy seeing the difference it makes.
my aunt who became like a second mom told me she wanted to leave some inheritance to me and I told her I'd rather enjoy it with her while she is still alive
I think that is a good way to pass money. One of my friend’s Mom pays her daycare for her. The Mom wants her children to be able to afford a nice house in a good neighborhood so the grandchildren will be in a good school district when the time comes.
@thebestthingithatneverhappe6729 I told my parents to sell the family farm because there is no way to decide it equally nore fairly. Told her to sell, spend their money in retirement and the rest of us 4 are adults, we don't need their money. She didn't like my idea buy I think she just didn't want to pay the taxes whw. If sold lol
This is for George. My dad bought us a horse. He went to the bank and they gave him those sample checkbooks. I had to write him a pretend check for all the horse's expenses. Board, vet, shoes, tack. Everything. Then I had to keep a register and watch it add up! I was always so worried I could never pay it back! Luckily I think he forgot about it!
So glad I started watching y’all and the Ramsey show in January this year. I had moved out on my own to a different state and had to make the decision to stop counting on my family financially (especially cos I’m turning 30 this year). Was ALMOST gonna get myself at first credit card, but just like divine providence, yall showed up on my YT. Thank the good Lord.
My parents did not discuss money with us, but were visibly bad with money. My success is a direct rebellion against their mistakes. My dad was estranged from my sister and I for many years, but he fell ill and passed within 3 months. My sister took over his care and advocated for his well being, and he left us an inheritance (we expected to be handed a mess of debt upon his death, so this was surprising). I put my inheritance in a HYSA, and will use the interest it makes to pay off our house early, and then take annual family vacations. I have no desire to spend the principal balance, but to provide the childhood to my children that he couldn't provide me. RIP Dad, thank you.
EXCELLENT episode, you two. True character is measured by how you treat those who can do nothing for you (ie. school janitor, waitress, waiter, server, etc).
Growing up we never had much money for big trips. However my mom let me and my brother choose a "day trip" and we thought it was the greatest. My brother's classroom had adopted a manatee so he chose to see the manatee rehabilitation area. I went to Wakulla Springs. Great way to learn about your State in a budget friendly manner.
Very interesting today. Now am raising a grandchild, he’s 6, and teaching him the value of money has become harder than with previous kids, because money is now all via cards, people use so little real cash.
Hey George, much respect for honoring the culture of us GenXers’ need to be completely overlooked in every situation. 😎 Ya’ll listed off a century of generations there with great care to skip us. 😂
My parents didn’t talk about money per se, but they did demonstrate work ethic & being frugal & intentional with the money they did spend. Living the example is more influential on your kids than discussing topics that they may not grasp until they’ve grown & moved out on their own.
My money talk was "You will always have a house payment, a car payment and a student loan payment. Get used to it, and marry rich." So glad I found Dave Ramsey and have a husband on board!
I made mixed cds but I also used to call my girlfriend from the Lowe’s work phone and put her on hold while “Linger” by The Cranberries played 😆 George, great song choice for your dedication 😆
Hi George bought your ebook , I am a baby boomer, and I took what applied to me, loved it all. Great detail. Unfortunately can not down load every Dollar, as I live on a island in Cyprus, but I took the concept and tracked every euro,gave my euro a job. I have 2 loans with no interest , and a mortgage. Now I am attacking the 2 loans like Gisele, and started my emergency fund. Thank you even at my age I am open to learning better saving, spending skills, it’s defo 80 spending problem 20% knowledge. I love your enthusiasm , it really inspired me. Keep up the great work your amazing x Angela
My parents put me on their card in the early 90s (i was 19 or 20). It was a disaster. All the other ccs threw their cards at me. Luckily at 24 i married a very frugal man and he helped me get rid of my 10000 ish dollars in debt. (It was all lifestyle btw). I could have been a really sad story.
My mother never saved a penny or hustled to earn a day in her life. I spent years living in government housing and you never talked about money. I'm gen x. My kids hear about money regularly when it made sense and watch me budget weekly and track my expenses. My daughter sucks with making money but it's frugal. My son works hard and is good at saving. They listened... Somewhat.
Loved the vulnerability and how you plan to teach your kids about money! Chicken soup for the soul ~ dedicating/recording songs on the radio or just passing burned CD's total ride to my teenage years
I always appreciated how my parents respected me and my “things”. I knew how to work hard and earn, but doing that, taking a bite like that seems invasive and rude. As opposed to fostering what it means to pay tax, etc.
We've done something similar except I don't eat my kids' food. We'll take a couple fries, a piece of broccoli, or a noodle from each kids' plate and my husband's plate to set aside for the small baby who can eat solids but not enough to justify buying a whole other meal. My husband jokingly calls it the baby tax. It never comes off my plate because I'm usually breastfeeding baby as his/her primary source of nutrition. I'm already taxed. lol
Thanks so much for making this show. I enjoy it a lot! In our family, there were just 2 of us, if we kept up our grades through high school and graduated then we got to either decide on a trip or use the trip money for college.
I’m a boomer mom of 6. I very intentionally taught my children about money and also by example. All my children and several of their spouses have thanked me for doing that. It has made their life easier.
Oh my gosh you guys!!! PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, STOP SKIPPING OVER US GEN Xers !!! You guys always go from Boomers to Millennials. 😭😭😭 We love you, why don’t you love us? BTW, love the show!!! ❤️
I wouldn't put myself in the top % of people who are good with money, but I definitely have been above average in every age category but retirement savings.... My parents exposed me to Dave Ramsey when I was around 12 years old when they took a financial peace course at our church. When I was in high school my father exposed me to the stock market and I took financial peace in my senior year of high school... I didn't start actually building wealth untill my mid 20s, I blew off retirement and would end up chipping away my savings when I entered the work force... Now I'm 34 and I have over $40k in retirement, a 5k emergency fund, my mortgage and auto loans which we're working towards paying off combine for about 28% of our monthly income... I don't tow the Dave Ramsey line, I contribute to retirement while paying off debt and I do short term speculative investing beside my retirement investing. We're getting to our goal of being wealthy, just won't get there exactly as Ramsey says too...
George I'm the author of EIGHT DAYS IN AN INNER CITY SCHOOL please talk about the out of control OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING for k-12 teachers that's why we have teacher shortages
Elder Millennial here. My boomer Mom was amazing in all ways. We struggled financially and I knew the value of money. We loved with my Depression Aged Grandparents who taught me frugality, how to cook from scratch, grocery shopping wisely etc. Started working at 16. Worked my way through college working 2-3 jobs plus scholarships from single parent low income household. Waitressing was usually one of those jobs. Took FPU in high school in 2002.
My money talk consisted of watching my single Mom work a minimum wage job and try to pay the bills while raising 2 kids. ( Deadbeat dad never paid a dime of child support). I always promised myself I would never ever be poor again. I educated myself on finance and investing,lived on a budget my entire life, stayed out of debt, and lived beneath my means. It’s not that hard.
Right there with you George, I have had my share of jobs too since I was in Jr High. Probably why I'm a workaholic now 😂 I agree with Rachel on all teens should work at a restaurant but also think they should go on a missions trip. Another great episode ❤ PS. My Bro in Law's name is Thaddeus 😊 not a common name on the west coast for sure
I totally understand Rachel! Our son also went from crib to queen! It’s because we had an extra bed frame, sheets, and blankets that were already queen. I didn’t want to purchase a new everything - and literally the mattress cost difference was super minimal! It actually saved us money 😂 go Rachel with your queen beds for the kiddos lol!!
Hi, gen z here- Im sure Chad is used negatively like Karen sometimes, but typically a chad is someone cool. Someone who goes to the gym, puts effort into things, makes money, etc would be referred to as “such a Chad” lol
My parents aren’t savvy investors but they always saved. When my dad was out of work for 18 months during an economic downturn, we were okay because they were savers. They are multi millionaires and pretty much just used bonds and CDs to get there. 😅
There are so many people that are getting under$1000 a month from social security and have lived paycheck to paycheck in low income jobs. They did not have the opportunity to invest.
I really love this show and this episode was excellent. I agree that kids should be required to work for their money, but in some cases, they may have health or mental issues that parents need to prepare for. If you had a child that wasn’t able to work, or couldn’t work enough to fully support themselves, how would you handle that situation (both in the short-term, but also after you were gone and couldn’t support them anymore)?
I always worked at the age of 25 now 36. I am now married and debt free. We paid off my husbands student loan first year of marriage. Noe we have a son and he has a high yeld savings account. Rachel if you are reading this. My son loved daves show when i was pregnant . I listendd to him and nos he smiles so mucg when dave is on the dave Ramsay show. We're on babg step. 4. 5. And 6. Thanks team. We're going to teach our son. To be good stewards of money
I can recall there being at least two episodes of Leave It To Beaver which talk about investing in stocks and/or bonds. Beaver was taught to save up for things like a bike. And he showed generosity in buying a hunting/fishing jacket for his dad in another episode. The kids had allowances for their chores and sometimes had to pay their parents back when they damaged something. Not to mention Beaver started a business out of selling water to earn enough money for baseball uniforms. The show itself didn't shy away from the subject of finance or money.
My 6 year old wants these $4-$6 Minecraft downloads all the time, so I have him work for the money. Normally he’s not the most helpful, but when he has an incentive he busts his butt.
My parents never talked about money and we were taught that it was in poor taste to ask others about it. They paid cash (not debit, cold hard cash) for everything except their home and lived very frugally. I think they had a budget and a joint bank account but I'm not sure how much they discussed - any money conversations were private. I wish they had taught us kids personal finance. They begged me to save a portion of each paycheck but I never did. It took me decades to get out of debt and be financially secure.
I started college when I was 17. My mom had to sign all my paperwork. She checked all the student loan boxes on my FAFSA without my knowing. She used the money to get me braces… I had a full ride scholarship. Here I am getting married at 20 thinking I had no debt… when I graduated college at 21 I got a letter in the mail for these loans. I felt like I had lied to my husband but I had no idea what she was checking on that FAFSA and financial aid form. Luckily I called my dad and he took care of it. It was over 10K in loans.
@@joycewright5386 I think the financial aid office was more focused on the fact I was a minor than informing me of the boxes my mom was checking. It all worked itself out though and my dad got their financial situation back in check and has been working on financial stability and decisions with my mom.
8:30 Why in the world do people need to work as a waiter to appreciate them? Whats happened to humanity? Why are people so mean? You see retail and restaraunt workers verbally abused constantly. Its mind blowing
So these celebrities live in the lap of luxury and subject their children to that lifestyle only to say they’re leaving their kids nothing, presumably so they will be forced to learn good work ethic and not be entitled? Why don’t they show that to their children through actions and way of life now so it won’t be a complete change in adulthood? They want to enjoy the fruits of their labor and spoil their children now then make them earn it all themselves when they’ve not been given the tools or life experiences to be successful in their own right. I think everyone should have to work and figure out how to be independent and sustain themselves, but also believe it would be such a gift to be able to leave something to my children. Maybe just don’t make it so much to where the kids never know an honest day’s work or don’t ever have to try because they know they have an inheritance to fall back on.
I didn’t really have a “money talk.” It was little bitty things periodically that have added up over time. I had a biweekly allowance that was 2x my age. And in exchange I was expected to do chores around the house. Once I got my first job at 16, the allowance went away and the chores stayed but it helped me learn the little lessons that have come in handy now in my adulthood
I was raised by my grandparents and dad. Grandparents had a small business of dry cleaning/alterations and trophies. My dad worked as a plane mechanic. The “shop” was my second home and only took cash or check for payment. I learned about customer service and our customers were an extension of family. My grandpa would put me on his shoulders to do deposits at the bank at the end of each day. My grandparents were happy living on what they had from social security and any extra from work. My dad liked to live above his income. I could see what true happiness and love was from my grandparents!
I think as an 11 yr old I would have enjoyed a trip with Grandma and Grandpa no matter where it was, that is such a sweet idea if you're close with your grandparents.
I’m tail end boomer (1963) and my parents didn’t necessarily teach us or talk about money, rather assumed when you came out of the womb you knew it didn’t grow on trees and stop wasting money by leaving all the lights on in the house😂 seriously my silent generation parents yelled and screamed about money and everything I learned about management of money came from school. My parents constantly stressed and argued so I would encourage new parents to please teach and be patient with kids about money…teach them NOT to use credit as a lifestyle!!!!
Most kids don't get their inheritance from their parents until they are retired, so being stupid with money until you are 65 and your parents die is not a plan, or a life well lived.
This seems completely crazy to me - the idea of watching my son struggle to save for a house for 20 years and not helping is peak boomer behavior (other than maybe spending their inheritance on cruises and casinos)
Elder Millennial here. My boomer Mom was amazing in all ways. We struggled financially and I knew the value of money. We loved with my Depression Aged Grandparents who taught me frugality, how to cook from scratch, grocery shopping wisely etc. Started working at 16. Worked my way through college working 2-3 jobs plus scholarships from single parent low income household. Waitressing was usually one of those jobs. Took FPU in high school in 2002.
Parents should do this, but mine never talked about bills or money in front of me and my siblings. We were seen and not heard. You didn't talk unless spoken to. You didn't involve yourself in adult things. I wish my parents had told me anything about debt and credit and saving. I had to learn it all the hard way...through mistakes.
That’s so sad. I will never understand parents doing that. I have 5 under 8 and they already talk about being smart with your money. And when I buy something that is usually expensive they say ‘oh was it on sale!!’ All excited 😂
Same here. Then I got married and as my husband was five years older and already had a car etc to pay for, took over the bills. I had a crash course in handling when he was in the hospital. It was hard and I have learned so much since. Don't have the husband now but I am debt free, own my own home etc.
I babysat in the 1970s. I started our at 50¢/hour (doubled after midnight). I ended at $1/hour. My next job was $3.10 minimum wage at the mall. Obviously, way back when, babysitting was not the moneymaking scheme it is now. Our birthday and Christmas money definitely went straight into the bank. I did the same with my sons. Now that they're adults, I just randomly give rhem money, or pay for unexpected expenses (a new wheel for a car, gas money, Aldi gift cards).
Can't remember mom having the money talk with me, but she did live frugally and wasn't wasting money or food. I did take that away from my childhood. After getting a big bill I couldn't pay 6 years ago, I completely flipped my finance game. From paying after, to paying up front. Having an emergency fund, paying off student loans (no interest till 2027), investing and budget my way through life. No more unexpected bills, I am in control now 💪🏼
Gen X here. Our kids are an authorized user on one of our cards, they know it's an "oh s**t" card and not for spending, they know it's a lifeline or for pre-authorized charges. They have their own checking accounts and when the money is gone from those accounts it's gone. We talk about debt and savings with the kids, to try and head off the bad decisions they will make. We hope that by talking about it they will recognizing their mistakes early. We plan on helping them match their roth IRA to max it out while they are young. I know my father has some things for me in his will but we're not planning on getting squat, we're not even planning on social security. Anything we get is gravy.
About the only "money talk" I got was "money was the root of all evil" and "all rich people acquired their wealth by exploiting other human beings (which makes them evil, too)" and that poor people got "brownie points" from God just for being poor. ALL B.S.
It was Gen X parents that talked about money to our Gen Z and millenial kids. Yes, Gen X - we are out there! :) I had my daughters sit at the dining room table with me while I paid the monthly bills - utilities: the were amazed what just turning on the lights cost (win!). WoIrking at a clothing store - "Who is FICA??" I just smiled - and explained taxes.
When I was 5 or 6, my father gave me a $.25 weekly allowance, and once I had $10 saved, we went to the local savings bank and opened a joint account. That was pretty much all that my parents directly taught me about money.
I'm just waiting for the episode where someone tries a drink and has the reaction Bill Burr had in the SNL skit for Sam Adams pumpkin spice beer. As a millennial, I know more about money than my parents for a few reasons. First: they screwed up. They squandered a lot of the money they earned. My mother is materialistic. Scond: Video games; particularly Runescape. I played this game and realized if I wanted to have money to buy things I wanted that I needed to work hard and save. If I gambled it and lost my good gear then I would have to work to get it back. Keep the risk/reward ratio fairly static and don't overextend. I eventually bought a super valuable item that was worth billions of gold last I checked...unfortunately the company had a data breach and my account info was leaked. The item was stolen from me because the 'safety' features they implemented were security theater. Subsequently, I no longer trust institutions to handle my information and got into computer security for a career.
I learned about the envelope system, couponing, shopping grocery sales and saving in general from my mom (Silent Generation). Later on in life, she showed her love via gifts of money (it brought her great joy to actually have some after growing up in a tenement). I must have inherited that gene, as I like to randomly gift money.
As a millennial I learned nothing about finances from my parents. It was basically you can spend whatever you can buy with the money that you make. My education has come from RUclips lol. Trying to find a better way.
I did not. I got the 'You're going to college because it's a guarantee of a great future' talk. They meant well, because this plan had worked for them, but I followed their advice and ended up wasting plenty of time and money. If I had just started working out of high school or learned a trade instead of going to college, it would have been a better use of my time.
13:09 Last week, i paid my kid $6 just to come/stay with me while I did my 'woodwork shopping' in 3 big box stores. She spent all that money in the new Dollar Tree in our area. I don't remember what she bought.
This is a great Video! I really appreciate the dedication in each video you post, I would be glad if anyone here can explain a few things to me about investment, I believe it's my time to shine for a better future
Building a good investment portfolio is more complex so I would recommend you seek Fergus Waylen's support. This way you can get strategies designed to address your unique long/short-term goals and financial dreams .
New survey has revealed rising adoption of cryptocurrency among the world billionaires, as they start experimenting in the digital currency, expanding their investments portfolio beyond traditional profitable assets.
He often interacts on facebook , using the user name
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My folks (in their 80s) have started giving money ($1000 at a time) away when someone needs it instead of waiting until they are dead. They enjoy seeing the difference it makes.
my aunt who became like a second mom told me she wanted to leave some inheritance to me and I told her I'd rather enjoy it with her while she is still alive
I think that is a good way to pass money. One of my friend’s Mom pays her daycare for her. The Mom wants her children to be able to afford a nice house in a good neighborhood so the grandchildren will be in a good school district when the time comes.
My parents and in laws are both financially secure, but we don’t need any help. We direct them to the kids’ 529s if they want to make any donations.
@thebestthingithatneverhappe6729 I told my parents to sell the family farm because there is no way to decide it equally nore fairly. Told her to sell, spend their money in retirement and the rest of us 4 are adults, we don't need their money. She didn't like my idea buy I think she just didn't want to pay the taxes whw. If sold lol
This is for George. My dad bought us a horse. He went to the bank and they gave him those sample checkbooks. I had to write him a pretend check for all the horse's expenses. Board, vet, shoes, tack. Everything. Then I had to keep a register and watch it add up! I was always so worried I could never pay it back! Luckily I think he forgot about it!
Genius!!
So glad I started watching y’all and the Ramsey show in January this year. I had moved out on my own to a different state and had to make the decision to stop counting on my family financially (especially cos I’m turning 30 this year). Was ALMOST gonna get myself at first credit card, but just like divine providence, yall showed up on my YT. Thank the good Lord.
My parents did not discuss money with us, but were visibly bad with money. My success is a direct rebellion against their mistakes. My dad was estranged from my sister and I for many years, but he fell ill and passed within 3 months. My sister took over his care and advocated for his well being, and he left us an inheritance (we expected to be handed a mess of debt upon his death, so this was surprising). I put my inheritance in a HYSA, and will use the interest it makes to pay off our house early, and then take annual family vacations. I have no desire to spend the principal balance, but to provide the childhood to my children that he couldn't provide me. RIP Dad, thank you.
My mom was a great example of putting away early for retirement. She taught me about compound interest. So thankful for her now that I am 64.
I love Skyler, but i wonder what happened to Lindsay. She had the cutest laugh.
I ask every week, and it seems to be quite the secret.
Hope they didn't dump her as they have others .
She had a baby not too long ago, so most likely on maternity leave.
I always felt like she talked down on Rachel a lot.. I could be way off 🤷🏽♀️
George that's called the dad tax! Whenever Dad takes a bite or a piece of their Halloween candy he smiles and says "dad tax!" Lol 😅
I don't have kids yet but I definitely take the auntie tax from my sister's kids every Halloween and Easter. 😂
thats awesome!
I have recently employed this exact strategy with my daughter 😂
I’m twenty years older than you guys but you crack me up! 😂
I’m 40 years older and also find value here! I don’t even drink, but love their banter!
See, age ain’t nothing but a number 🎉
I'm 30 years older, and I love these two.
EXCELLENT episode, you two. True character is measured by how you treat those who can do nothing for you (ie. school janitor, waitress, waiter, server, etc).
Happy Hour? More like Happy 36 min…
I wish it were an hour!
What happened with producer Lindsey?
I think she's on maternity
Growing up we never had much money for big trips. However my mom let me and my brother choose a "day trip" and we thought it was the greatest. My brother's classroom had adopted a manatee so he chose to see the manatee rehabilitation area. I went to Wakulla Springs. Great way to learn about your State in a budget friendly manner.
Very interesting today. Now am raising a grandchild, he’s 6, and teaching him the value of money has become harder than with previous kids, because money is now all via cards, people use so little real cash.
Hey George, much respect for honoring the culture of us GenXers’ need to be completely overlooked in every situation. 😎
Ya’ll listed off a century of generations there with great care to skip us. 😂
My parents didn’t talk about money per se, but they did demonstrate work ethic & being frugal & intentional with the money they did spend. Living the example is more influential on your kids than discussing topics that they may not grasp until they’ve grown & moved out on their own.
If we ever asked my dad to open food/ drink, my dad called it openers tax 😂
Kids need to know the basics of finance and accounting. Young Teens investing.
Also. To know or spot money scams.
My money talk was "You will always have a house payment, a car payment and a student loan payment. Get used to it, and marry rich."
So glad I found Dave Ramsey and have a husband on board!
I made mixed cds but I also used to call my girlfriend from the Lowe’s work phone and put her on hold while “Linger” by The Cranberries played 😆
George, great song choice for your dedication 😆
The most important thing regarding money that we ever taught our four kids is to tithe.
Hi George bought your ebook , I am a baby boomer, and I took what applied to me, loved it all.
Great detail.
Unfortunately can not down load every Dollar, as I live on a island in Cyprus, but I took the concept and tracked every euro,gave my euro a job.
I have 2 loans with no interest , and a mortgage. Now I am attacking the 2 loans like Gisele, and started my emergency fund. Thank you even at my age I am open to learning better saving, spending skills, it’s defo 80 spending problem 20% knowledge.
I love your enthusiasm , it really inspired me.
Keep up the great work your amazing x
Angela
You should do a smart money smart kids part 2 with what you have learned after having kids because the first book was written before having kids.
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Love smart money happy hour!!!!! I listen to it all the time while getting housework done!
My parents put me on their card in the early 90s (i was 19 or 20). It was a disaster. All the other ccs threw their cards at me. Luckily at 24 i married a very frugal man and he helped me get rid of my 10000 ish dollars in debt. (It was all lifestyle btw). I could have been a really sad story.
My mother never saved a penny or hustled to earn a day in her life. I spent years living in government housing and you never talked about money. I'm gen x. My kids hear about money regularly when it made sense and watch me budget weekly and track my expenses. My daughter sucks with making money but it's frugal. My son works hard and is good at saving. They listened... Somewhat.
New to the podcast I’ve watched about 10 episodes. And didn’t know that Rachel dad was Dave Ramsey.
George! Do a kickflip!
Awesome show, thanks for the helpful info
Yes!!! Let’s get him skating again . I’d attend that event for sure. Put one on for us skaters George!!
Thanks for the name recognition- my name is Karen but im not a Karen
Loved the vulnerability and how you plan to teach your kids about money! Chicken soup for the soul ~ dedicating/recording songs on the radio or just passing burned CD's total ride to my teenage years
"Turn around, Bright Eyes!"
🤣 I do that, too!! Sometimes when my kids get food, I take a bite and call it "mom tax."
I always appreciated how my parents respected me and my “things”. I knew how to work hard and earn, but doing that, taking a bite like that seems invasive and rude. As opposed to fostering what it means to pay tax, etc.
I should do this lol. My toddler always wants what's on my plate even though it's the same thing 😅
We've done something similar except I don't eat my kids' food. We'll take a couple fries, a piece of broccoli, or a noodle from each kids' plate and my husband's plate to set aside for the small baby who can eat solids but not enough to justify buying a whole other meal. My husband jokingly calls it the baby tax. It never comes off my plate because I'm usually breastfeeding baby as his/her primary source of nutrition. I'm already taxed. lol
Honey, If you don’t think taxes are invasive and rude you haven’t grown up yet lol 😂
@rachelramsey - I served food at a Young Life camp too at Work Crew. Literally the only serving job who kept me. 😂
Thanks so much for making this show. I enjoy it a lot! In our family, there were just 2 of us, if we kept up our grades through high school and graduated then we got to either decide on a trip or use the trip money for college.
I’m a boomer mom of 6. I very intentionally taught my children about money and also by example. All my children and several of their spouses have thanked me for doing that. It has made their life easier.
Oh my gosh you guys!!! PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, STOP SKIPPING OVER US GEN Xers !!! You guys always go from Boomers to Millennials. 😭😭😭 We love you, why don’t you love us? BTW, love the show!!! ❤️
I wouldn't put myself in the top % of people who are good with money, but I definitely have been above average in every age category but retirement savings....
My parents exposed me to Dave Ramsey when I was around 12 years old when they took a financial peace course at our church. When I was in high school my father exposed me to the stock market and I took financial peace in my senior year of high school...
I didn't start actually building wealth untill my mid 20s, I blew off retirement and would end up chipping away my savings when I entered the work force...
Now I'm 34 and I have over $40k in retirement, a 5k emergency fund, my mortgage and auto loans which we're working towards paying off combine for about 28% of our monthly income...
I don't tow the Dave Ramsey line, I contribute to retirement while paying off debt and I do short term speculative investing beside my retirement investing. We're getting to our goal of being wealthy, just won't get there exactly as Ramsey says too...
Correct about the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Back then nobody would give me the opportunity to be a debt slave, now they bombard me!
George I'm the author of EIGHT DAYS IN AN INNER CITY SCHOOL please talk about the out of control OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING for k-12 teachers that's why we have teacher shortages
Elder Millennial here. My boomer Mom was amazing in all ways. We struggled financially and I knew the value of money. We loved with my Depression Aged Grandparents who taught me frugality, how to cook from scratch, grocery shopping wisely etc.
Started working at 16. Worked my way through college working 2-3 jobs plus scholarships from single parent low income household. Waitressing was usually one of those jobs.
Took FPU in high school in 2002.
The race talk, the s talk, and the money talk
My boomer parents are passing their wealth on to us, their GenX kids.
I think you're forgetting about generation x. I am a Genxer. My parents were boomers. My children are millenials.
My money talk consisted of watching my single Mom work a minimum wage job and try to pay the bills while raising 2 kids. ( Deadbeat dad never paid a dime of child support). I always promised myself I would never ever be poor again. I educated myself on finance and investing,lived on a budget my entire life, stayed out of debt, and lived beneath my means. It’s not that hard.
Right there with you George, I have had my share of jobs too since I was in Jr High. Probably why I'm a workaholic now 😂 I agree with Rachel on all teens should work at a restaurant but also think they should go on a missions trip. Another great episode ❤ PS. My Bro in Law's name is Thaddeus 😊 not a common name on the west coast for sure
I totally understand Rachel! Our son also went from crib to queen! It’s because we had an extra bed frame, sheets, and blankets that were already queen. I didn’t want to purchase a new everything - and literally the mattress cost difference was super minimal! It actually saved us money 😂 go Rachel with your queen beds for the kiddos lol!!
Hi, gen z here- Im sure Chad is used negatively like Karen sometimes, but typically a chad is someone cool.
Someone who goes to the gym, puts effort into things, makes money, etc would be referred to as “such a Chad” lol
Aren't you even going to address the fact that taking out a credit card in your kid's name is FRAUD!?!?!?!
My parents aren’t savvy investors but they always saved. When my dad was out of work for 18 months during an economic downturn, we were okay because they were savers. They are multi millionaires and pretty much just used bonds and CDs to get there. 😅
There are so many people that are getting under$1000 a month from social security and have lived paycheck to paycheck in low income jobs. They did not have the opportunity to invest.
I really love this show and this episode was excellent. I agree that kids should be required to work for their money, but in some cases, they may have health or mental issues that parents need to prepare for. If you had a child that wasn’t able to work, or couldn’t work enough to fully support themselves, how would you handle that situation (both in the short-term, but also after you were gone and couldn’t support them anymore)?
I always worked at the age of 25 now 36.
I am now married and debt free. We paid off my husbands student loan first year of marriage.
Noe we have a son and he has a high yeld savings account.
Rachel if you are reading this. My son loved daves show when i was pregnant . I listendd to him and nos he smiles so mucg when dave is on the dave Ramsay show.
We're on babg step. 4. 5. And 6.
Thanks team.
We're going to teach our son. To be good stewards of money
I can recall there being at least two episodes of Leave It To Beaver which talk about investing in stocks and/or bonds. Beaver was taught to save up for things like a bike. And he showed generosity in buying a hunting/fishing jacket for his dad in another episode. The kids had allowances for their chores and sometimes had to pay their parents back when they damaged something. Not to mention Beaver started a business out of selling water to earn enough money for baseball uniforms. The show itself didn't shy away from the subject of finance or money.
My 6 year old wants these $4-$6 Minecraft downloads all the time, so I have him work for the money. Normally he’s not the most helpful, but when he has an incentive he busts his butt.
You recently discussed high yield savings accounts. Does anyone remember which video that was?
My parents never talked about money and we were taught that it was in poor taste to ask others about it. They paid cash (not debit, cold hard cash) for everything except their home and lived very frugally. I think they had a budget and a joint bank account but I'm not sure how much they discussed - any money conversations were private. I wish they had taught us kids personal finance. They begged me to save a portion of each paycheck but I never did. It took me decades to get out of debt and be financially secure.
I started college when I was 17. My mom had to sign all my paperwork. She checked all the student loan boxes on my FAFSA without my knowing. She used the money to get me braces… I had a full ride scholarship. Here I am getting married at 20 thinking I had no debt… when I graduated college at 21 I got a letter in the mail for these loans. I felt like I had lied to my husband but I had no idea what she was checking on that FAFSA and financial aid form. Luckily I called my dad and he took care of it. It was over 10K in loans.
Wow! That’s terrible that you weren’t aware but wonderful that your Dad helped.
@@joycewright5386 I think the financial aid office was more focused on the fact I was a minor than informing me of the boxes my mom was checking. It all worked itself out though and my dad got their financial situation back in check and has been working on financial stability and decisions with my mom.
8:30 Why in the world do people need to work as a waiter to appreciate them? Whats happened to humanity? Why are people so mean? You see retail and restaraunt workers verbally abused constantly. Its mind blowing
As a boomer my mom taught me the envelope method.(it's been around for decades). Also about budgeting
So these celebrities live in the lap of luxury and subject their children to that lifestyle only to say they’re leaving their kids nothing, presumably so they will be forced to learn good work ethic and not be entitled? Why don’t they show that to their children through actions and way of life now so it won’t be a complete change in adulthood? They want to enjoy the fruits of their labor and spoil their children now then make them earn it all themselves when they’ve not been given the tools or life experiences to be successful in their own right. I think everyone should have to work and figure out how to be independent and sustain themselves, but also believe it would be such a gift to be able to leave something to my children. Maybe just don’t make it so much to where the kids never know an honest day’s work or don’t ever have to try because they know they have an inheritance to fall back on.
It’s hard when people are raising kids 2 generations apart from them. Generation X vs. Gen Z.
She lives in a rich neighborhood but they should know better. They still are kids and it's unrealistic.
You guys do know there’s a generation between the boomers and millennials, right?
I didn’t really have a “money talk.” It was little bitty things periodically that have added up over time. I had a biweekly allowance that was 2x my age. And in exchange I was expected to do chores around the house. Once I got my first job at 16, the allowance went away and the chores stayed but it helped me learn the little lessons that have come in handy now in my adulthood
I was raised by my grandparents and dad. Grandparents had a small business of dry cleaning/alterations and trophies. My dad worked as a plane mechanic. The “shop” was my second home and only took cash or check for payment. I learned about customer service and our customers were an extension of family. My grandpa would put me on his shoulders to do deposits at the bank at the end of each day. My grandparents were happy living on what they had from social security and any extra from work. My dad liked to live above his income. I could see what true happiness and love was from my grandparents!
I'm late Gen X and my Boomer parents talked a lot about money. It was very helpful!
I think as an 11 yr old I would have enjoyed a trip with Grandma and Grandpa no matter where it was, that is such a sweet idea if you're close with your grandparents.
Rachel, you are way too influenced by Taylor Swift. 😂
love this show
good one guys .... LOL ..... mahalo / tfs
Yes parents never did they hid it all.
Sadly none of kids learned a dang thing how to save
This was a favorite episode. You two are so great! 😊😊
What happened to producer Lindsey?
I’m tail end boomer (1963) and my parents didn’t necessarily teach us or talk about money, rather assumed when you came out of the womb you knew it didn’t grow on trees and stop wasting money by leaving all the lights on in the house😂 seriously my silent generation parents yelled and screamed about money and everything I learned about management of money came from school. My parents constantly stressed and argued so I would encourage new parents to please teach and be patient with kids about money…teach them NOT to use credit as a lifestyle!!!!
Another Late Boomer here (1964) and for a minute there I thought you were telling MY story! LOL
Teenagers should be required to work in either a restaurant, retail, or healthcare😂
Rachel grew up with a silver spoon
Most kids don't get their inheritance from their parents until they are retired, so being stupid with money until you are 65 and your parents die is not a plan, or a life well lived.
This seems completely crazy to me - the idea of watching my son struggle to save for a house for 20 years and not helping is peak boomer behavior (other than maybe spending their inheritance on cruises and casinos)
My dad told me repeatedly to not be like him. Best money advice I ever got.
Per usual Gen X is an entire generation ignored and forgotten.😜
Elder Millennial here. My boomer Mom was amazing in all ways. We struggled financially and I knew the value of money. We loved with my Depression Aged Grandparents who taught me frugality, how to cook from scratch, grocery shopping wisely etc.
Started working at 16. Worked my way through college working 2-3 jobs plus scholarships from single parent low income household. Waitressing was usually one of those jobs.
Took FPU in high school in 2002.
That sounds like the best drink i could get
Parents should do this, but mine never talked about bills or money in front of me and my siblings. We were seen and not heard. You didn't talk unless spoken to. You didn't involve yourself in adult things. I wish my parents had told me anything about debt and credit and saving. I had to learn it all the hard way...through mistakes.
That’s so sad. I will never understand parents doing that. I have 5 under 8 and they already talk about being smart with your money. And when I buy something that is usually expensive they say ‘oh was it on sale!!’ All excited 😂
Same here. Then I got married and as my husband was five years older and already had a car etc to pay for, took over the bills. I had a crash course in handling when he was in the hospital. It was hard and I have learned so much since. Don't have the husband now but I am debt free, own my own home etc.
I babysat in the 1970s. I started our at 50¢/hour (doubled after midnight). I ended at $1/hour. My next job was $3.10 minimum wage at the mall. Obviously, way back when, babysitting was not the moneymaking scheme it is now. Our birthday and Christmas money definitely went straight into the bank. I did the same with my sons. Now that they're adults, I just randomly give rhem money, or pay for unexpected expenses (a new wheel for a car, gas money, Aldi gift cards).
Love it❤❤❤❤
Restaurants are places ti avoid at all costs.
Can't remember mom having the money talk with me, but she did live frugally and wasn't wasting money or food. I did take that away from my childhood. After getting a big bill I couldn't pay 6 years ago, I completely flipped my finance game. From paying after, to paying up front. Having an emergency fund, paying off student loans (no interest till 2027), investing and budget my way through life. No more unexpected bills, I am in control now 💪🏼
My kids didn't work as servers but they all did manual labor before/during college.
Now they are all engineers but they understand hard physical work.
Gen X here. Our kids are an authorized user on one of our cards, they know it's an "oh s**t" card and not for spending, they know it's a lifeline or for pre-authorized charges. They have their own checking accounts and when the money is gone from those accounts it's gone. We talk about debt and savings with the kids, to try and head off the bad decisions they will make. We hope that by talking about it they will recognizing their mistakes early. We plan on helping them match their roth IRA to max it out while they are young.
I know my father has some things for me in his will but we're not planning on getting squat, we're not even planning on social security. Anything we get is gravy.
About the only "money talk" I got was "money was the root of all evil" and "all rich people acquired their wealth by exploiting other human beings (which makes them evil, too)" and that poor people got "brownie points" from God just for being poor. ALL B.S.
It was Gen X parents that talked about money to our Gen Z and millenial kids. Yes, Gen X - we are out there! :) I had my daughters sit at the dining room table with me while I paid the monthly bills - utilities: the were amazed what just turning on the lights cost (win!). WoIrking at a clothing store - "Who is FICA??" I just smiled - and explained taxes.
When I was 5 or 6, my father gave me a $.25 weekly allowance, and once I had $10 saved, we went to the local savings bank and opened a joint account. That was pretty much all that my parents directly taught me about money.
What is a money expert?
I'm just waiting for the episode where someone tries a drink and has the reaction Bill Burr had in the SNL skit for Sam Adams pumpkin spice beer.
As a millennial, I know more about money than my parents for a few reasons.
First: they screwed up. They squandered a lot of the money they earned. My mother is materialistic.
Scond: Video games; particularly Runescape. I played this game and realized if I wanted to have money to buy things I wanted that I needed to work hard and save. If I gambled it and lost my good gear then I would have to work to get it back. Keep the risk/reward ratio fairly static and don't overextend. I eventually bought a super valuable item that was worth billions of gold last I checked...unfortunately the company had a data breach and my account info was leaked. The item was stolen from me because the 'safety' features they implemented were security theater.
Subsequently, I no longer trust institutions to handle my information and got into computer security for a career.
I learned about the envelope system, couponing, shopping grocery sales and saving in general from my mom (Silent Generation). Later on in life, she showed her love via gifts of money (it brought her great joy to actually have some after growing up in a tenement). I must have inherited that gene, as I like to randomly gift money.
Lots of good points here
As a millennial I learned nothing about finances from my parents. It was basically you can spend whatever you can buy with the money that you make. My education has come from RUclips lol. Trying to find a better way.
Don’t you have your communion at 11? Maybe that was their take - if they’re Catholic.
I did not. I got the 'You're going to college because it's a guarantee of a great future' talk. They meant well, because this plan had worked for them, but I followed their advice and ended up wasting plenty of time and money. If I had just started working out of high school or learned a trade instead of going to college, it would have been a better use of my time.
13:09 Last week, i paid my kid $6 just to come/stay with me while I did my 'woodwork shopping' in 3 big box stores. She spent all that money in the new Dollar Tree in our area. I don't remember what she bought.