{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68fbd3c28a5d09ce06879e4d/6aa9c7cdfce2f88226940c58?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Money Taboo: Raising Financially Smart Teens in a Digital World","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68fbd3c28a5d09ce06879e4d/1789768930438-7378d0b6-cec8-4ed0-b437-cf88e048c599.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Money has changed. We grew up holding physical cash, but today's youth are navigating a world of invisible digital currency. So, how do we teach them the value of a dollar when they only ever see a screen?</p><p>In this episode, retired Air Force Colonel Merryl Tengesdal and psychotherapist Shea Phinney decode the modern financial landscape for teens. The hosts share their own early money memories—from Shea hustling at age 12 to pay for her horse, to Merryl navigating early bank accounts and working at the planetarium. Together, they outline actionable strategies to help parents transition their kids from the \"Bank of Mom and Dad\" to financial independence.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Understanding the psychological disconnect of digital spending.</li><li>Why it is critical to show teenagers the actual household bills.</li><li>Actionable tools for teens, including custodial accounts, high-yield savings, and modern debit cards.</li><li>How to encourage the modern hustle, like reselling online.</li></ul><p>If this conversation brought back memories or gave you a new tool for your parenting toolkit, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!</p>","author_name":"Merryl TENGESDAL"}