Family Business Succession Is Easier When Your Children Are Educated About Money

By Timothy Moseri


Successful business owners are proficient in many different areas. Managing assets in both your business and personal life is one of the most critical areas to master. If your company is to continue for future generations, it's critical that your children also learn to manage money intelligently. This article will show you some basic tips that can help you teach your children about asset planning, and how to manage their personal economy.

Have an allowance for your kids- Give your children an allowance for tasks like taking out the trash, feeding pets, or cleaning the house. You should tie the responsibilities and the amount of allowance to the kid's capabilities, their financial means, and their ages.

Build up your children's individual assets by helping them develop savings objectives- Help them categorize things they want to save for-large and small- by making a list. For instance, have them put three stars next to items they want most, two stars next to things they desire, and one star next to ones that are least important. Also, categorize the items from least to most costly. To determine how much they think they can put away, focus on the three star things they want the most.

Put their savings in a safe place- Keep spending and savings cash separated (perhaps in labeled containers). Use different colored wallets for buying and saving, and attach a picture of that "something special" to keep their goals noticeable. Also, have them open a bank account and keep their spending cash home.

Help your children track progress- While both kids and adults may find saving money uninteresting, you can help keep their drive alive by making savings charts and painting in sections as money is saved. Keep logs for their progress by placing charts in noticeable areas. Saving money should be fun and inspiring, so it's important to recognize their progress.

Your kids should avoid spur-of-the-moment buying- impulse purchases can interrupt intended goals, so warn your kids about the urge to buy "that new toy". To keep them on track:

Remember your savings objective- For comparison reasons, carry a photo of what you are saving for when allured to buy an item.

Look for deals- Use coupons and wait for products to go on sale.

Leave some cash behind- Impulse buying can be prevented by only taking a small amount of cash when shopping.

Seek advice on securing your money- If you feel they will be tempted to purchase, keep your kid's money in a secure place.

Think about your purchases- Their "wants" and "needs" should be categorized; to assure this, have your kids avoid purchasing anything for at least two weeks.

Your kids will successfully reach their financial goals once they establish a good saving pattern. Once they prove that they can save a predetermined amount of money, you might even think about matching their funds. In order for your family business to continue to be successful, it is essential for your children to have good values regarding their assets. This will serve them well into their later years.




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