Michael Newman’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article is titled “How to Inspire Tomorrow’s Millionaires Now”. [‘e-Wealth Daily’ Article]


Michael Newman’s latest ‘e-Wealth Daily’ article:

How to Inspire Tomorrow’s Millionaires Now

The other day I began talking about how you can prepare the younger generations of your family to be comfortable with money. Today, I’ll pick up where I left off and cover a few more techniques you can use to groom a future millionaire!

Another way to help a child build a millionaire mindset is to show them the value of a dollar. Most kids want all the latest toys, sneakers or electronics that come with a hefty price tag. The problem is that they may not understand that buying all kinds of consumer goods, or ignoring lower-priced alternatives is counter-productive to building wealth. A way to do this is by letting them decide the value of the item by allowing them to determine a products value in terms outside of money.

Assume your 14-year old collects an allowance of $15 every week and has been bugging you about the brand new pair of Nike basketball shoes that retail for $160. Instead of agreeing to purchase the shoes, do some research on other basketball shoes that are of good quality at a lower price. Take the average and come up with a number. This is the number that you will contribute to the shoes.

Let’s say that you’ve done your research and told the 14-year old that you will contribute $85 to a pair of new shoes. Now the teen is left to decide whether the shoes are worth his $75. After all, that’s over one month’s allowance! This will result in one of two outcomes: First, they may elect to save up for the shoes over time while sacrificing other elements of their life. Second, they may decide to go with a cheaper alternative.

In any event, the child will experience a real life financial situation that helps to show them the value of their money. These choices begin the foundation of a responsible financial personality by showing them how to manage their expenses and live within their means.

Although it’s important to instill smart money values in your children and grand children, don’t push it too hard. After all, you shouldn’t be using them as a vehicle to accomplish your own goals and dreams. It’s normal to want the next generation to have more than you did, but it’s got to be kept in check. You don’t want to create a negative image of yourself, or money for them.

Teaching them confidence and how to look at opportunities and while enjoying their money can lay the foundation for tomorrow’s millionaire!

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