Financial Advisor Tom Henske shares advice for parents on how to talk about money to their kids
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May 8, 20257 min
Season 4, Episode 5: The 4% Rule: The #1 Money Lesson Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids
Want to set your kids up for financial success? In this video, we break down the 4% Rule—a simple retirement strategy that teaches kids how much they need to save for a secure future. Learn how compound interest and investing help grow savings over time. Whether you're a parent or just starting your financial journey, this lesson is a game-changer! Subscribe for more financial literacy tips!
March 20, 202519 min
Season 4, Episode 4: Ask Tom: Teaching Kids NOT to Keep Up with the Joneses
In this episode of ASK TOM, Tom Henske sits down with fellow dad David Vynerib to tackle some of the most pressing financial questions parents face when teaching their kids about money. From the challenge of passing down financial wisdom to the realities of budgeting in expensive cities like New York, this episode is packed with practical advice for parents and young adults alike.Tom and David discuss: How to effectively teach kids financial responsibility The challenge of keeping up with the Joneses in affluent areas Budgeting and saving strategies for young adults living in high-cost cities The best way to approach saving for the short, medium, and long term Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k): Which is better for young professionals? How to start financial conversations with kids—even if it's later than you’d like The top three financial lessons every young adult needs to knowIf you're a parent wondering how to help your kids build smart money habits, this episode is for you! Resources Mentioned:The power of compound interest and why saving early mattersEmployer 401(k) matches and how young professionals can take advantage of free moneyReal-world examples of how financial choices today impact long-term financial security Join the Conversation:Got a question for ASK TOM Send it in, and Tom might feature it in an upcoming episode! Follow & Subscribe:Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Connect with us on Total Cents for more financial literacy tips for parents and young adults. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
February 4, 202519 min
Season 4, Episode 3: From Piggy Banks to Day Trading—Val Chapman’s Guide to Financial Literacy for Kids
Email: val@fl4kids.orgLinkedIn: Val ChapmanTwitter: @FinLit4KidsWebsite: https://fl4kids.org/2024 SIFMA Foundation Tribute Dinner VideoCalifornia Dept Of Education 2024 Financial Education Task ForceSan Francisco Chronicle - Oakland Elementary School teaches financial literacyOakland, CA 4th and 5th Grade Students Earn Huge Returns in The Stock Market Game KRON 4 NEWS Financial Literacy Taught to 4th and 5th-grade students in Oakland, CAHow The Racial Wealth Gap Has Evolved—And Why It Persists!Franklin Elementary Students Compete in Tiger Tank Investor Pitch CompetitionOUSD Highlights Financial Literacy Month by Celebrating Amazing Financial Wizards at Franklin Elementary SchoolOakland, CA Student Enrollment DashboardCA Chronic-Absenteeism Dashboard
January 16, 20258 min
Season 4: Episode 2- ASK TOM- How can I teach my child to track their spending in a way that's simple and effective?
Listen to the Total Cents Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-cents/id1628903294 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oAMqRvVzCBgnas4OxUP5h?si=f2eeab60be054e9b FREE Lesson Resources: https://www.totalcents.com/resources/ Read "It Makes Total Cents" by Tom Henske: https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Total-Cents-Conversations-Financial/dp/B0B8BDDW1P/ Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalcents/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/total-cents/ X: https://x.com/total_centsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/totalcents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@totalcents
January 2, 202513 min
Season 4: Episode 1- UVA Professor Chuck Howard: Why We Forget How Much We Spend (And How to Fix It!)
Current Location: Charlottesville, VAEmail: HowardR@darden.virginia.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-howard-98310444/ Bio: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/faculty-research/directory/ray-charles-howard Paper: https://ideas.darden.virginia.edu/financial-decision-making
December 9, 202417 min
Season 3. Episode 19: Dr. Wally Luckeydoo- Educator of the Year by Tennessee Jump$tart
Email: drluckeydoo@gmail.com LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/wallyluckeydoo Facebook: DrLuckeydoo Twitter: @drluckeydoo @JustEdTech Instagram: @WallyT1987 TikTok: @drluckeydoo @JustPersonalFinance https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/wally-luckeydoo https://www.ngpf.org/blog/teacher-talk/teacher-talk-with-dr-wally-t-luckeydoo/ Season 2, Episode 16: Bookmaker Tell All: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-cents/id1628903294?i=1000627645920 Season 2, Episode 12: Anonymous 19 Year Old Student Talks About College Sports Gambling: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-cents/id1628903294?i=1000617699041
November 15, 20246 min
Season 3, Episode 18: Follow Your Passion
Show notes for FOLLOW YOUR PASSIONListen to the Total Cents Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-cents/id1628903294 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oAMqRvVzCBgnas4OxUP5h?si=f2eeab60be054e9b FREE Lesson Resources:https://www.totalcents.com/resources/ Read "It Makes Total Cents" by Tom Henske: https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Total-Cents-Conversations-Financial/dp/B0B8BDDW1P/ Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalcents/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/total-cents/ X: https://x.com/total_cents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totalcents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@totalcents
November 1, 202422 min
Season 3, Episode 17: Vincent Shorb- Financial Literacy Pioneer Making a Difference
Current Location: Dallas, TexasEmail: vince@financialeducatorscouncil.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceshorb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalFinancialEducatorsCouncil Twitter: @NFEC_FinEdu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nfec_finedu/ financialeducatorscouncil.org
October 1, 202420 min
Season 3. Episode 16: Marley Brown- High School TikTok'er 18m Views with Girl Math
- Marley Brown - Westport, Ct - Staples High School - University of Massachusetts - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marleyvbrown - Covered by Newsweek, the Daily Mail and Independent & Wall Street Journal. - 06880 Blog: https://06880danwoog.com/2023/10/15/westporters-girl-math-goes-viral/
September 15, 20247 min
Season 3, Episode 15: The Herd Mentality
Lesson Related to Herd MentalityFREE Lesson Resources: https://www.totalcents.com/resources/ Read "It Makes Total Cents" by Tom Henske:https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Total-Cents-Conversations-Financial/dp/B0B8BDDW1P/ Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalcents/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/total-cents/ X: https://x.com/total_centsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/totalcents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@totalcents
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