As a parent, have you ever asked yourself if your teenagers are well equipped for their financial future as they are approaching the adult life? Have you ever wondered why schools do not provide any financial education? Do you feel overwhelmed and not well equipped to fill the gap?

Well, you're not alone.

In episode 27 of The True Wealth Project podcast, Sascha Janzen has an insightful conversation with Marilyn Pinto, who has made it her passion and mission to provide financial education to teenagers on a large scale.

Marilyn is the founder of KFI Global - an education company that specializes in teaching kids and teens how to make smarter money decisions - and the author of the book "Smarter, Richer, Braver: Unleash the Power of Financial Education to Turbocharge Your Teen's Future."

During the episode, Marilyn is going to reveal why financial education struggles to become a priority in government and school policies. She'll shed light on constraints faced by schools, disparities in teaching methods, slow-paced reforms, and the complexity of integration, offering a comprehensive understanding of the challenges hindering its inclusion.

Listeners will find out Marilyn's groundbreaking approach to financial education for young adults. Her strategic collaboration with financial institutions, innovative workshops, and the 5 Rs engagement strategy are set to transform conventional financial literacy programs.

She'll also share essential steps for parents to offer practical financial guidance to children, emphasizing the criticality of teaching financial literacy progressively, involving kids in discussions, and laying a robust financial foundation before delving into investments. Moreover, Marilyn will highlight parenting strategies to cultivate financial independence in children.

Listeners will gain insights into common missteps hindering the development of a healthy money mindset in children. Marilyn will caution against excessive lecturing, overestimating the impact of a single finance book, rushing into investment discussions, and more.

Tune in to episode 27 of The True Wealth Project podcast and discover Marilyn Pinto's invaluable insights. Her innovative strategies and guidance offer hope amid challenges, paving the way for a future generation poised to tackle financial complexities confidently.

Join the conversation and reshape a landscape where financial literacy becomes an essential skill for all.

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Connect to Marilyn Pinto Website: https://kfi.global

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilyn-lydia-pinto

Read Marilyn's book:

Smarter Richer Braver: Unleash the power of financial education and turbocharge your teen's future: https://amzn.to/3H0nvE0