The money habits we carry into adulthood are often formed much earlier than we realize, and the conversations happening in your home right now are shaping how your kids will think about money for the rest of their lives. In this episode of Merging Into Life, host Sabrina Pierotti sits down with Jasmine Paul, certified financial education instructor, author, and founder of The Wealth Playground, to talk about how parents can raise kids who feel genuinely confident with money. From when to start the conversation and how it should evolve as kids grow to the real value of allowances, part-time jobs, and letting kids fail safely at home, Jasmine brings honesty and practical guidance to a topic that a lot of families quietly struggle with.

Jasmine's website: thewealthplayground.com

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Most of us travel to see something new, but the trips that really stay with you are the ones where you felt like you were actually part of the place you were visiting. In this episode of Merging Into Life, host Sabrina Pierotti sits down with Mark Wolters, travel expert, professor, and creator behind the popular YouTube channel Wolters World, to talk about what it actually means to travel like a local. From doing the right research before you leave home to knowing which questions to ask your waiter, your taxi driver, or the person sitting next to you on the train, Mark shares the small shifts that make a trip feel genuinely memorable.

Watch Wolters World on YouTube: @woltersworld

Mark's website: woltersworld.com

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Most of us have heard that we should have three to six months of savings set aside, but knowing where to start when money already feels stretched is a different story. In this episode of Merging Into Life, host Sabrina Pierotti sits down with Lori Atwood, personal finance expert and founder of Fearless Finance, to break down what a 90-day safety net actually looks like in real life. Lori walks through how to calculate your monthly number, why avoidance is the biggest threat to your financial health, and how to start building consistently even when the total feels overwhelming.

Connect with Lori Atwood: fearlessfinance.com

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