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Parenting Shrink Wrapped
How to Teach Kids Healthy Financial Habits with Lori Atwood
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Money is one of the biggest sources of stress in families — and one of the least discussed topics.
In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa sit down with Lori Atwood, founder of Fearless Finance, to explore how parents can model calm, confident financial behavior and teach teens real-world money skills
You’ll learn:
➡️How your emotional response to money shapes your child’s money story
➡️Why every family needs both an “oops” fund and an emergency fund
➡️When to start allowance (and why not to tie it to chores)
➡️How to introduce debit cards and banking in high school
➡️Why teens need small financial mistakes now
➡️How to explain investing and compounding before college
Financial literacy is about more than dollars. It’s about resilience, values, and long-term thinking.
Listen now and share with a parent who wants to raise financially capable teens.
Ready to learn more? Mention "Shrink Wrapped" when you contact Fearless Finance to get $50 off your first meeting
About Lori
Lori Atwood is the founder and CEO of Fearless Finance and a CFP® professional. Lori created Fearless Finance to make expert, fiduciary, hourly financial planning accessible to everyone with no sales, no minimums, and no judgement. Lori’s been in finance for over 25 years starting in investment banking, asset management and private equity before starting Fearless Finance in 2016.
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