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Money Talks: A Conversation with My Gen Alpha Daughter
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I had the joy of interviewing my daughter, Farrah, about her very first job and everything she’s been learning about managing money. We talked about the excitement of earning her own income, the value of saving and starting a Roth IRA early, and how taxes work. We even touched on the idea of net worth.
Farrah shared some really thoughtful insights about spending wisely and why she thinks financial education is so important for kids her age (Gen Alpha). It was also fascinating to see how her perspective reflects some of the generational shifts in how we think about money.
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I had the joy of interviewing my daughter, Farrah, about her very first job and everything she’s been learning about managing money. We talked about the excitement of earning her own income, the value of saving and starting a Roth IRA early, and how taxes work. We even touched on the idea of net worth.
Farrah shared some really thoughtful insights about spending wisely and why she thinks financial education is so important for kids her age (Gen Alpha). It was also fascinating to see how her perspective reflects some of the generational shifts in how we think about money.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
00:00 Introduction to Money Conversations
03:12 First Job and Earnings Insights
06:17 Understanding Roth IRA and Compound Interest
08:56 Navigating Taxes and Financial Responsibilities
11:43 Defining Net Worth and Wealth
15:36 Lessons on Spending and Saving
18:05 The Importance of Financial Education
19:08 Reflections on Generational Financial Preparedness
Takeaways
Farrah's first job was a significant milestone in her understanding of money.
Earning income brings excitement but also the responsibility to save.
A Roth IRA is a powerful tool for long-term savings due to compound interest.
Understanding taxes is crucial, as they are a personal responsibility.
Saving money requires discipline and foresight, especially for young people.
Teaching kids about money management can empower them for the future.
Generational differences exist in financial preparedness and knowledge.
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My #1 Tip to Make Your Kid a Millionaire
Link to pre-order my book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed.
Link to pre-order my workbook, Taxes for Humans: The Workbook
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Year End Savings: Charitable Deductions
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Today, I’m continuing my series about year-end tax saving tips and talking about charitable contributions and their tax implications for self-employed individuals including strategies for maximizing your charitable contributions.
Listen to this episode to get all the information you need to maximize your charitable donations and to learn the tax limitations of donating your creative work.
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Today, I’m continuing my series about year-end tax saving tips and talking about charitable contributions and their tax implications for self-employed individuals including strategies for maximizing your charitable contributions.
Listen to this episode to get all the information you need to maximize your charitable donations and to learn the tax limitations of donating your creative work.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Itemized deductions vs. standard deductions 2:30
Strategies for maximizing your charitable contributions 12:44
Donating creative work and tax implications 15:03
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Qualified tax exempt organization search
3 Keys to Unlock Your Money Mindset
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Today, I’m talking about the emotional and psychological challenges of navigating money as a self-employed individual and sharing my own personal experiences with money mindset struggles while giving you some tips on how you can push past these mindset blocks.
Join me in this episode to learn the 3 keys on how to shift your mindset away from thinking negatively about money and gain some practical advice on how to improve your money skills.
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Today, I’m talking about the emotional and psychological challenges of navigating money as a self-employed individual and sharing my own personal experiences with money mindset struggles while giving you some tips on how you can push past these mindset blocks.
Join me in this episode to learn the 3 keys on how to shift your mindset away from thinking negatively about money and gain some practical advice on how to improve your money skills.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Setting boundaries and overcoming guilt 2:30
Understanding the neutrality of money 11:40
The 3 keys to shifting your money mindset 19:10
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The Free Tools on Investor.gov: Test Your Investing IQ
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In today’s episode, I’m talking about the importance of understanding investing fees and sharing some of the free resources and tools available that you can use to learn about investing principles and spot potential scams.
Join me to learn more about investing and the long-term impact that fees can have on your investment return.
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In today’s episode, I’m talking about the importance of understanding investing fees and sharing some of the free resources and tools available that you can use to learn about investing principles and spot potential scams.
Join me to learn more about investing and the long-term impact that fees can have on your investment return.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The importance of diversification 5:20
My personal investment strategy 5:50
The impact of investment fees 12:26
Investor.gov and free resources available 19:00
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Use the compound interest calculator
John Bogle (inventor of index funds) on fees
Owning vs. Earning: Why You Should Invest
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Today, I’m discussing the benefits of investing for small business owners and historically marginalized groups, highlighting lower tax rates and talking about why it’s so important to invest for personal financial growth.
Listen to this value-packed episode to learn the best ways you can start investing today.
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Today, I’m discussing the benefits of investing for small business owners and historically marginalized groups, highlighting lower tax rates and talking about why it’s so important to invest for personal financial growth.
Listen to this value-packed episode to learn the best ways you can start investing today.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why investing is advantageous due to tax rates 13:23
Ethical investing 15:26
Tax advantages of investing 17:28
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