In this episode of Her Money Revolution, Angela Brooks, CFP®, explores one of the most important — yet often overlooked — conversations in parenting: teaching kids and teens the WHY behind money. It’s not just about dollars and cents; it’s about raising confident, values-driven individuals who understand the purpose of financial decision-making.

Angela shares five practical strategies to help parents, caregivers, and mentors guide children in developing a healthy relationship with money. She emphasizes the importance of connecting money to personal values, using real-life moments as teaching tools, and building financial conversations that foster responsibility, gratitude, and generosity — even with teenagers who may initially push back.

Through personal stories, including a touching lesson on generosity from her own son, Angela illustrates how everyday experiences can become foundational money lessons. Whether you’re starting with young children or engaging teens who are earning their first paycheck, this episode provides the tools to equip the next generation with financial confidence and character. Listen now!

Episode Highlights:

• How to introduce financial purpose to children without adding pressure
• Practical ways to align money with family values
• Turning everyday experiences into teachable money moments
• Strategies for initiating meaningful money conversations with teens
• Why financial transparency within the family builds resilience and responsibility
• Encouraging generosity and gratitude as key pillars of financial education

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In this episode of Her Money Revolution, Angela Brooks CFP® takes a timely look at how back-to-school season presents the perfect opportunity to teach kids real-life financial lessons. From supply lists to shopping budgets, everyday moments can become powerful tools to help children and teens build healthy money habits.

Angela shares three practical, age-appropriate strategies for raising financially savvy kids—whether they’re just learning to count coins or managing their own spending decisions. She also addresses the common concern many parents have: “How can I teach my kids about money when I’m still figuring it out myself?” Well, you don’t need to have it all together—you just need to be willing to talk, learn, and lead by example.

Angela’s approach blends professional insight with real-life parenting, offering both encouragement and actionable steps. Whether your kids are 6 or 16, this episode will equip you with tools to start—and sustain—meaningful conversations about money.

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Episode Highlights:

• How to turn back-to-school shopping into a financial learning experience
• Teaching kids to make value-based spending decisions with real consequences
• The benefits of involving children in budgeting and planning conversations
• Tips for creating an age-appropriate earning and saving system at home
• The importance of post-shopping reflections to build money awareness
• Identifying your child’s financial personality—and how to support it
• Why modeling transparent, confident financial behavior matters more than perfection

Connect with Angela:

Website: https://hermoneyrevolution.com/

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In this episode of Her Money Revolution, Angela Brooks CFP® takes an in-depth look at the dynamics of bull and bear markets, providing clear explanations of these essential market cycles and how they impact your investments. Angela discusses the characteristics of both market conditions—bull markets, which signify growth and optimism, and bear markets, which represent downturns and caution.

She emphasizes the importance of having a well-thought-out investment strategy that can weather both market fluctuations. From dollar-cost averaging to understanding the significance of the "fragile decade"—the crucial years before and after retirement—Angela offers insights into how to protect your wealth and make informed decisions during uncertain times.

This episode provides valuable, actionable advice on maintaining a long-term financial strategy, diversifying your portfolio, and understanding the critical indicators that signal market shifts.

Episode Highlights:

• Understanding the key differences between bull and bear markets
• How to navigate market volatility with a consistent investment strategy
• The benefits of dollar-cost averaging to manage market fluctuations
• Why the fragile decade requires special attention to your financial plan
• Key indicators to identify a bull or bear market
• The importance of diversification in reducing risk
• Practical steps to stay focused on long-term financial goals during market uncertainty

Connect with Angela:

Website: https://hermoneyrevolution.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hermoneyrevolution/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561348149519

Financial Resources: https://hermoneyrevolution.com/resources