126: Kids too young for Finance? Conversation with Dr Mara Harvey

Research shows that an Adult's attitude towards money is shaped by the age of 7.  Financial know how at an early age can do wonders for the future of a child.  

 

My esteemed guest today, Dr Mara Catherine Harvey has this unique combination of in-depth understanding of finances, an ability to teach children about the importance of being money wise, the skill to write books on it and above all, she knows the correlation between Finances and sustainability goals, the UNSDGs.

 

Dr Mara has a doctorate in Political Economy, She is the CEO VP Bank Switzerland & Head Region Europe. Financial Parenting Expert. Author of SMART WAY TO START (book series for kids on money and ethics). SDG Advocate. Founder & CEO FinancialParentingWorld.com

 

Here are some question she answered for the parents 

My kid doesn't appreciate the value of money.Isn't my child too young to understand finances?How do I teach my child about importance of saving?

 

Here are some questions Mara answers for children 

Its my pocket money, Why shouldn't I spend on my favourite things all at once?My parents are not allowing me to become an Instagram model! That's frustrating..Who's interested in saving? I just want to most expensive things.Money is my parent's headache. Not mineI wish to be that one rare money smart kid.

Please follow Dr Mara on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/drmaraharvey
Also, check out her great work to make children smarter and money wise.
FinancialParentingWorld.com

www.smartwaytostart.com

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