Stacking Benjamins – Three Dads Share Tips and Stories on Teaching Good Money Habits

“Ultimately we all learn through our own experiences. But providing some context and giving them [our kids] some of our, you know, ‘what went wrong, what went right’ […] helps them so that maybe their experiences can be a little bit more fruitful.”

— John Lanza

Chief Mammal John Lanza appears on Stacking Benjamin’s latest podcast episode with author Jon Acuff to discuss imparting money and life lessons on teens and young adults.

Lanza, Acuff and host Joe Saul-Sehy touch on the following points during their conversation:

  • Parenting, Money and Empty Nesting
  • The Challenges and Realities of Parenting Teens
  • Repetition and Real-Life Lessons
  • Finding Opportunities in Everyday Tasks
  • The Value of Hard Work and Money
  • Parenting and Teaching Financial Wisdom
  • Kids’ Perception of Parental Advice
  • Encouraging Self-Awareness in Teens
  • The Importance of Role Models
  • Navigating Teen Challenges with Support