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Financial Advisor Tom Henske shares advice for parents on how to talk about money to their kids

  1. 05/08/2025

    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!

    8 min

  2. 03/20/2025

    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 know If 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!

    19 min

  3. 02/04/2025

    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

    19 min

  4. 01/16/2025

    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

    9 min

  5. 01/02/2025

    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

    14 min

  6. 12/09/2024

    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

    18 min

  7. 11/15/2024

    Season 3, Episode 18: Follow Your Passion

    Show notes for FOLLOW YOUR PASSION 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_cents  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totalcents  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@totalcents

    6 min

  8. 11/01/2024

    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

    23 min
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Financial Advisor Tom Henske shares advice for parents on how to talk about money to their kids

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    Tom Henske
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    2022 - 2025
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