Money is Not Your Problem
If you've ever said "I'm just bad with money" — this podcast is for you.
Money Is Not Your Problem is for capable, hardworking women who are tired of starting over, avoiding their numbers, and wondering why nothing seems to stick. The truth is, financial struggle rarely comes down to math. It comes down to patterns, beliefs, and the stories we carry about what we deserve or what's even possible for us.
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I'm Madeleine Strasburg — Financial and Life Coach, former math teacher, and founder of Strasburg Coaching. With a Master of Education, over 20 years of teaching personal finance, and certifications from Ramsey Solutions and The Life Coach School, I've worked with women at every stage of the financial journey. I know what it looks like to be smart and responsible yet still feel completely stuck with money.
This podcast is built on one core belief: money management is a learnable skill. Not a personality trait. Not a moral score. A skill — and you can build it.
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Money is Not Your Problem
Ep.36 Top Tips for Raising Money-Smart Kids from Megan Whitesides
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Have you considered that money can NOT be a problem for people? This conversation with Megan Whitesides blew my mind as she shared how money has been a non-issue, just a part of life for her.
Megan is a certified life coach and preschool teacher. In this episode, we discuss her approach to parenting, relationships, and teaching her children about money. Megan explains how her background shaped her financial mindset and offers practical tips for raising financially responsible kids.
Key Takeaways:
- Teaching Kids About Money
Megan uses allowances to teach her kids to save, spend wisely, and give. She emphasizes showing them physical money and encouraging thoughtful, not impulsive, decisions. - The Importance of Tithing
Megan highlights how generosity, through tithing or charity, brings financial and spiritual blessings, which she instills in her children. - Managing Financial Decisions
Megan encourages delayed gratification in spending decisions, helping her kids learn to avoid emotional spending.
Her top Tips:
- Start teaching kids about money early with allowances.
- Encourage kids to wait before making big purchases.
- Set a positive example with your own financial habits.
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