How to Raise Financially Smart Kids with Darla Bishop | College Planning Without Debt

How to Raise Financially Smart Kids with Darla Bishop | College Planning Without Debt

May 14, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 141

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Shellee Howard and Darla Bishop discuss the importance of financial literacy in college planning and how to raise financially confident teens.

🎙️ In this eye-opening episode, Shellee Howard sits down with Darla Bishop to talk about one of the most overlooked parts of college planning: financial literacy. 💰 Dr. Darla shares how she completed 8 years of graduate school at one of the most expensive universities in the country — without student debt — and explains why money conversations need to start much earlier than most parents think. 📚 From piggy banks and lemonade stands to budgeting for college, investing, and understanding money personalities, this episode gives parents practical ways to raise financially confident teens without fear, shame, or overwhelm. ✨ If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare your child for college financially, how to talk about money without stress, or how to help your teen become financially independent, this conversation is a must-listen.

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