How to teach kids about money (at every age) | In Your Corner Podcast, Ep. 18

How to teach kids about money (at every age) | In Your Corner Podcast, Ep. 18

From Women & Wealth by Regina Hess

April 29, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

Regina McCann Hess discusses the importance of financial literacy and practical ways for parents to teach their children about money.

Most adults were never really taught how money works. They had to figure it out on their own, often through trial and error. In this episode, Regina McCann Hess joins CBS News Philadelphia consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz on the In Your Corner podcast to talk about why financial literacy matters and how parents can start teaching kids about money in everyday life. From grocery store lessons and jars for saving, spending, and giving, to chores, goal setting, investing, and even the iPhone debate, this conversation breaks down practical ways to help children build healthy money habits early. Regina also shares how family dynamics, money mindset, and real-life examples shape the way kids understand earning, saving, and spending. Whether you're raising young children, guiding teens, or helping young adults take their first financial steps, this episode offers simple ideas to start the conversation. Episode Highlights: 00:00 — Why financial literacy matters 01:15 — When should kids start learning about money? 02:05 — Grocery store lessons: teaching budgeting in real life 03:45 — Why money feels abstract in a cashless world 05:00 — The emotional tone of money at home 07:20 — Using…

People in this episode

Host: Josh Sidorowicz

Guest: Regina McCann Hess

Topics covered

  • financial literacy
  • teaching kids about money
  • money habits
  • parenting
  • budgeting
  • saving
  • investing

Keywords

  • financial literacy
  • money management
  • children
  • budgeting
  • saving
  • investing
  • parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS News Philadelphia

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