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Raising Financial Freedom

Eric Yard

58 episodes

2 months ago

Send us a text #057 Ever dreamed of ditching debt, saving 60% of your income, and walking 500 miles across Spain on a whim? What if this "impossible" path could set your kids up for true financial freedom – without waiting until 65? In this eye-opening episode, host Eric Yard chats with Diania Merriam, who crushed $30K in debt in just 11 months and built a life of options through the FIRE movement. But here's the twist: She's not just talking theory – she's showing how parents can break the c...

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Send us a text #057 Ever dreamed of ditching debt, saving 60% of your income, and walking 500 miles across Spain on a whim? What if this "impossible" path could set your kids up for true financial freedom – without waiting until 65? In this eye-opening episode, host Eric Yard chats with Diania Merriam, who crushed $30K in debt in just 11 months and built a life of options through the FIRE movement. But here's the twist: She's not just talking theory – she's showing how parents can break the c...

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Raising Financial Freedom

Society's Turning Kids into Consumers – Unlock FIRE to Make Them Financially Free!

Send us a text #057 Ever dreamed of ditching debt, saving 60% of your income, and walking 500 miles across Spain on a whim? What if this "impossible" path could set your kids up for true financial freedom – without waiting until 65? In this eye-opening episode, host Eric Yard chats with Diania Merriam, who crushed $30K in debt in just 11 months and built a life of options through the FIRE movement. But here's the twist: She's not just talking theory – she's showing how parents can break the c...

2 months ago

39 minutes

Raising Financial Freedom

Steps to Build Financial Literacy in Teenagers

Send us a text #056 In this episode, our host Eric Yard delves into the crucial world of teen financial literacy. Whether you're just starting to teach your teen about money or looking to enhance their financial skills, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and actionable advice. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Importance of Financial Education: Why is it essential for teens to learn about money management in today's economy? Eric explains the changing financial landscape and ...

7 months ago

13 minutes

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How a California Mom is Changing the Future of Money Management!

Send us a text #055 Join us in this enlightening episode of 'Raising Financial Freedom' as we dive into the world of Anna Sergunina, a financial planner whose life’s work is dedicated to merging personal experiences with professional expertise. From the bustling economic backdrop of California to the quiet moments of teaching her son about money, Anna’s story is a captivating exploration of financial literacy as a lifelong journey. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The Impact of Geography on F...

7 months ago

56 minutes

Raising Financial Freedom

Financial Freedom Lessons from Black History

Send us a text #054 Imagine this: What if the next generation of Black children understood the secrets to building real generational wealth? What if they grew up inspired by the powerful history of Black entrepreneurs like Madam C.J. Walker and thriving communities like Tulsa’s Black Wall Street? What if they truly believed they could be next? In this Black History Month episode of Raising Financial Freedom, host Eric Yard dives into the untold stories of wealth-building in Black history, cel...

8 months ago

11 minutes

Raising Financial Freedom

Teaching Kids About Budgeting: Simple Steps for Lifelong Impact

Send us a text #053 00:00 – Introduction to the Episode Eric sets the stage with relatable scenarios about children spending impulsively and questions how parents can prepare kids for a future where money plays a big role.Today's topic: Teaching kids about budgeting and its potential to transform their lives.01:45 – Welcome to Raising Financial Freedom Introducer introduces the podcast and its purpose: guiding parents on how to teach their children financial literacy to achieve lifelong succe...

8 months ago

12 minutes

Raising Financial Freedom

Teaching Kids to Save: Fun, Practical, and Actionable Steps

Send us a text #052 [0:00] - Introduction Speaker Eric kicks off the episode with an engaging question: How does the way we handle our money today affect our children’s financial future?Introduction to the main idea: Teaching kids about saving money and the long-term positive impact it can have.Highlights the importance of starting early and lays out the fun, practical tips that will be shared in the episode.[1:30] - Podcast Overview Introducer introduces Raising Financial Freedom, the podcas...

9 months ago

10 minutes

Raising Financial Freedom

Do Financial Literacy Programs Really Work?

Send us a text#051 In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of financial literacy programs. Do these programs actually deliver on their promise to empower people with the skills to master their money? Or are they just a small part of a much larger financial puzzle? From personal stories of transformation to systemic challenges, we explore the inspiring benefits, overlooked challenges, and deeper truths about financial literacy education.Key Highlights:Why Financial Literacy Matters...

9 months ago

12 minutes

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Empowering Kids to Earn: 100 Ways to Unlock Potential

Send us a text #050 In this episode of Raising Financial Freedom, host Eric Yard takes listeners on an inspiring journey to empower kids with financial independence. By teaching them how to earn money, kids not only discover the value of a dollar but also gain essential life skills like responsibility, confidence, problem-solving, and goal-setting. Eric shares actionable strategies and ideas for kids to start earning—whether they’re creative, tech-savvy, or full of energy. From traditional jo...

9 months ago

9 minutes

Raising Financial Freedom

Building FinLit Reflex: Instinctive Financial Literacy for the Next Generation

Send us a text #049 In this enlightening episode of Raising Financial Freedom, we dive into the concept of "FinLit Reflex" – the instinctive financial knowledge and behaviors that can transform how the next generation manages money. Join us as we explore how parents can instill these crucial skills early in childhood, ensuring their children grow into financially savvy adults capable of navigating the complexities of today's consumer-driven world. Discover practical strategies for embedding f...

10 months ago

7 minutes

Raising Financial Freedom

Send us a text #048 Raising Financial Freedom" is the essential podcast for parents, guardians, and caregivers committed to breaking the cycle of financial illiteracy. Host Eric Yard guides listeners through the critical aspects of teaching children about money management, investing, and financial independence – lessons often missing from traditional education. Each episode, released weekly on Fridays or Mondays, combines expert interviews and solo deep-dives to tackle the fundamentals of ra...

11 months ago

6 minutes

Raising Financial Freedom

How Can Your Child Avoid Student Loans with Brad Baldridge

Send us a text #047 With inflation and gas prices at an all-time high, it’s time for us to become more aware of our spending, avoid unnecessary expenses, and decrease the amount of debt we’re incurring. One of the major types of debt Americans incur comes in the form of student loans for higher education… and they often stick around for many years! So, how can we help our children avoid student loan debt? Today’s guest is going to teach you! Meet Brad Baldridge, a college funding...

3 years ago

41 minutes

Raising Financial Freedom

What is Your Why?

Send us a text #046 What do you know? We all back the month of February has just flown by what have you done this month? That is interesting. Are you still sticking to your new year's resolution? Because this is the time where everyone quits, some people quit and don't even realize that they quit. The reason I'm talking about this is because I had a conversation with a person about two weeks. And we was having a conversation about the show and he doesn't plan to teach his kids about any...

3 years ago

9 minutes

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3 years ago

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Money Through The Eyes Of A Child

Send us a text #045 How do you make learning about finance fun and easy, especially for kids and beginners? We have someone very special to break it down for you… Meet Rishi Vamdatt, the 12-year-old personal finance educator and visionary behind Easy Peasy Finance, a kid-friendly resource that can be utilized by parents and educators alike to teach young minds about personal finance while keeping them engaged. Having started learning about finance at the age of 6, Rishi is now using fin...

3 years ago

22 minutes

Raising Financial Freedom

Helping And Teaching Real Estate To The Future

Send us a text #044 Is real estate a good form of investment for families? Should kids be learning about real estate from a young age? Spoiler! The answer is yes. Meet Whitney Chaffin, a speaker, investor, philanthropist, realtor, and mother who provides people with second chances through real estate. In this episode, Whitney talks about the first steps to take when teaching your kids about real estate investment and getting them involved in this wealth-building asset class. Whitney hig...

3 years ago

29 minutes

Raising Financial Freedom

Empowering Women Through Life Hurdles

Send us a text #043 With divorce rates climbing and more women consciously choosing the singlelife, more women are providing for themselves (and often their children, too). Unfortunately, too many women are unprepared to take on financial responsibilities all by themselves… and it’s not necessarily their fault. As parents, it’s our responsibility to prevent that from happening to our daughters. Let’s empower the future generations of women to be financially confident and free! Here’s how… &nb...

3 years ago

27 minutes

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Teaching Your Teenager Financial Responsibility

Send us a text #042 How do you help teens become financially literate and make smart money moves before they reach adulthood? You have to get on their level and understand how they think… Meet Charla McKinley, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who homeschooled her kids and is now teaching teens about money. In this episode, Charla talks about how to teach your teenagers about financial literacy, using and saving money wisely, and how adulting really works. She sheds light on why kids...

3 years ago

34 minutes

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First Year Anniversary-Advice On Financial Freedom

Send us a text #041 What advice do you have for parents trying to raise their kids to have financial freedom? That’s the question Eric asked some of our guests from past episodes of Raising Financial Freedom. In this episode, you’ll hear their top tips and pieces of advice for parents on teaching their kids about finances, financial literacy, and life in general. Our guests offer a lot of wisdom on raising kids to be financially independent… but almost every one of them emphasize...

3 years ago

21 minutes

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Building The Net Worth Of Your Family!

Send us a text #40 As the holidays are approaching, family time is just around the corner! What better way to strengthen your family bond than by building generational wealth? In this episode of Raising Financial Freedom, Eric Welcomes the Wealth Twins, Nadia and Nicole, to explain how to build generational wealth in your family and how to teach your children about money and life planning. “Life changes and you have to be able to think forward and say “okay, if...

3 years ago

21 minutes

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Where To Start In Cryptocurrency As a Parent?

Send us a text #039 Having existed for over 10 years now, cryptocurrency is gaining popularity and power around the globe, so it’s time to start talking to our kids about it. Many parents don’t want to get involved with cryptocurrency because they don’t understand it… but today, that’s going to change. “Crypto is doing for money what the traditional Internet is doing for information.” In this episode of Raising Financial Freedom, Eric welcomes Shahar Abrams, Founder and CE...

4 years ago

46 minutes