Teaching Kids About Money: Building Financial Literacy

Teaching Kids About Money: Building Financial Literacy

In this episode of Growing Little Humans, Matt O’Bryan and Ben Bolger, the Co-Founders of Squirrel Education, help us to explore why financial literacy is a vital skill for kids and how early lessons can shape healthy money habits. Learn practical tips for introducing concepts like saving, allowances, and goal-setting, and discover Squirrel Education’s innovative app for teaching kids about money. 
Empower your little ones with essential financial skills in this insightful and actionable episode! 

Creators and Guests

Leah Arnold-Phillips
Host
Leah Arnold-Phillips
Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of The Wishing Tree Early Learning Group
Melissa Patrick
Host
Melissa Patrick
Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of The Wishing Tree Early Learning Group
Ben Bolger
Guest
Ben Bolger
Ben, co-founder of Squirrel Education, has over a decade of wealth management experience. Recognising the impact that a lack of financial understanding has on people's lives, Ben is passionate about reshaping early financial education to help children build positive money habits through engaging experiences. He is a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Wealth Manager, and Executive MBA holder, committed to making Squirrel Education the leading financial literacy resource for students and schools.
Matt OBryan
Guest
Matt OBryan
Matt O’Bryan, Founder and COO of Squirrel Education, brings 22 years of education experience across three countries and multiple curriculums. With a background as Head of Subject and Assistant Principal, Matt has also successfully launched three businesses—one in Australia and two in the UAE. Outside of work, he’s a passionate surfer, ocean enthusiast, traveler, and proud father of two inspiring daughters.

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