{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Teaching teens about money (here's what you need to know)","description":"If your teen is starting to earn money\u2014or even just asking bigger financial questions\u2014this episode will give you the tools to start them off on the right foot. Bob & Linda share how they\u2019re teaching their own kids about money, why the Real Money Method works even for high schoolers, and how to weave generosity, saving, and wise spending into everyday life. You\u2019ll also hear how apps like Greenlight can help, why starting investing early pays off, and the tension Christian parents face between \u201cnudging\u201d kids toward giving vs. letting them choose it themselves. By the end, you\u2019ll have a practical, biblical framework for setting your teen up for financial confidence\u2014without overwhelming them. What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode: Why teens are often afraid to \u201claunch\u201d financially\u2014and how to help A simple way to adapt the Real Money Method for high schoolers How to teach kids to give, save, and spend wisely (10\/10\/80 rule) Practical tools: using Greenlight cards and starter investment accounts The debate: should we require kids to tithe, or let them choose? How just a few early investing years can radically change retirement Key Scriptures Mentioned: \u201cThe borrower is servant to the lender.\u201d (Proverbs 22:7, NLT) \u201cWherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.\u201d (Matthew 6:21, NLT) \u201cThe generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.\u201d (Proverbs 11:25, NLT) Resources & Links: Learn more about the Real Money Method \u2192 seedtime.com\/realmoney  Explore Greenlight debit cards for kids \u2192 seedtime.com\/2\/greenlight.php Our 10x Investing Course for teens & adults \u2192 seedtime.com\/investing    Action Step This Week: If your teen has income\u2014whether it\u2019s $10 or $100\u2014help them set up 3 simple buckets: Give, Save, Spend. Start small, but keep it consistent.   Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed today\u2019s episode, hit subscribe so you don\u2019t miss the next one! And if you found it helpful, would you take 30 seconds to leave us a review? It helps more families discover this show.   Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel (https:\/\/youtu.be\/-3g3ym6JndI)!   BONUS: Ever dreamt of hanging out with us for 6 weeks in your small group or church? Head to https:\/\/seedtime.com\/true for details or shoot us a DM on Instagram (http:\/\/instagram.com\/seedtime). If you haven\u2019t checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https:\/\/seedtime.com\/smrl\/), we think you\u2019ll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as \u201ca money book for people who don\u2019t read money books.\u201d  You can take it for a test drive for FREE at https:\/\/SeedTime.com\/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide. ","author_name":"SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich","author_url":"https:\/\/seedtime.com","html":"