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Cultivating a Lifestyle of Generosity in Children: With Matt Bell
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In this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by finance author and speaker, Matt Bell. Matt discusses the importance of teaching children about money and generosity. Matt shares his personal journey of financial struggles and how it led him to a saving relationship with Christ.
They discuss practical skills for teaching kids about money, such as earning, planning, giving, saving, investing, and spending. They also emphasize the compounding impact of generosity and the importance of teaching children that everything belongs to God. The conversation highlights the role of parents as gatekeepers, teachers, and role models in shaping their children's financial habits. The episode explores the importance of teaching generosity to children and how parents can model and cultivate a lifestyle of giving by becoming intentional in teaching their children about money, stewardship, and generosity.
About Matt Bell
Matt began his career as a radio journalist, with his work featured on National Public Radio, the NBC Radio Network, and several other networks. His reporting earned national awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and United Press International.
Today, Matt is a full-time personal finance writer and speaker. He serves as Managing Editor at Sound Mind Investing, America's best-selling investment newsletter written from a biblical perspective. Matt is the author of five personal finance books: Money, Purpose, Joy; Money Strategies for Tough Times; Money & Marriage; The Grad's Guide to Money; and his newest book, Trusted: Preparing Your Kids for a Lifetime of God-Honoring Money Management. Matt has been featured by many media outlets, including USA TODAY, U.S. News and World Report, the Chicago Tribune, WGN-TV and several nationally syndicated radio talk shows.
Matt holds a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from DePaul University, where he wrote a thesis about the emergence of America's consumer culture and its influence on people's beliefs and behaviors. Originally from Chicago, Matt and his wife, Jude, now live with their three children in the Louisville area.
Resources Mentioned
Website: https://mattaboutmoney.com/
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