It's Not About Money

12 Essential Attributes to Prioritize Over the Pursuit of Happiness In this episode, Matt and Charla discuss 12 attributes parents should prioritize over happiness when raising their children. They delve into why focusing solely on happiness can be counterproductive and offer insights into the long-term benefits of teaching children qualities like patience, self-control, and grit. […] The po...

3 Parenting Lessons I Learned the Hard Way Charla shares three significant parenting lessons she learned through her own experiences. Lesson 1: Overprotecting Children Can Hurt Their Development – Empowering Kids: When parents take on their children’s burdens, it sends a message that these problems are too big for the children to handle themselves. – […] The post 3 Parenting Less...

13 Privileges to be Earned In this episode, Matt and Charla discuss the importance of granting privileges based on a child’s maturity and responsibility rather than age or peer pressure. They emphasize the significance of tying privileges to demonstrated responsibility and provide practical examples and strategies for parents to implement this approach effectively. **The Concept […] Th...

8 Benefits of a Part-Time Job In this episode, Matt and Charla discuss the numerous benefits of part-time jobs for teenagers. They share personal anecdotes, insights, and practical advice on how part-time work can help teens develop essential life skills, financial independence, and a strong work ethic. **Family Dynamics and Part-Time Jobs:** – Discussion on […] The post 8 Benefits of...

How to Use AI to Find Your Path In this episode, Matt and Charla delve into the practical ways parents can utilize artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, to help their teens explore potential career paths. Whether your child is college-bound or looking into trades, this episode offers valuable insights on leveraging AI to navigate the often […] The post Use AI to Find Your Path appea...

Top Skills for College Introduction: Welcome back to the “It’s Not About Money” podcast, The Money Podcast for intentional parents, featuring hosts Matt and Charla. In this episode, Matt & Charla delve into a crucial topic: “Top Skills for College Success.” Their engaging banter sets the stage for a discussion filled with practical insights and […] The post...

The Waiting Game A Roadmap for Developing Waiting Skills Setting the Scene: – Acknowledging the podcast’s focus on intentional parenting and discussing today’s central topic: patience. – Introduction of Matt & Charla, their personal experiences, and their shared understanding of the struggles related to impatience. Parental Responsibility in Teaching Patience: – S...

Our Story Introduction: Welcome to “It’s Not About Money,” the podcast that dives deep into personal finance and education. In this episode, Charla and Matt share the inspiring story of Beyond Personal Finance and how it evolved from a homeschool project into a nationwide financial education program. Origins of Beyond Personal Finance: Charla recounts the […] The post Our S...

Allowance at Every Age Introduction: Welcome back to “It’s Not About Money,” the podcast for intentional parents. In this episode, Charla and her husband delve into the sensitive yet crucial topic of teaching kids about money through the concept of allowance. The Philosophy of Allowance: Allowance serves as a method for parents to instill financial […] The post Allowance at...

7 Things To Stop Doing For Your Kids – Episode 17 Introduction: – Welcome back to “It’s Not About Money,” the podcast for intentional parents. – Join us as we guide you through empowering your tweens and teens on their journey to adulthood. Episode Highlights: Stop Waking Your Teens Up: – Encourage independence by letting […] The post 7 Things To Sto...

Is Your Teen Ready? Introduction: Charla & Matt welcome listeners back to another episode of “It’s Not About Money – The Money Podcast for Intentional Parents,” discussing the challenges and joys of parenting teenagers and preparing them for financial independence. Opening Banter: Charla & Matt discuss their current podcasting setup and the absence of their […...

4 Things a Debit Card Can Teach Introduction: Charla & Matt warmly welcome listeners to another insightful episode of “The It’s Not About Money Podcast.” Today’s episode is special as they are joined by their daughter Kate.  A 17 year old junior who brings a unique perspective on financial independence for teens. Opening Banter: Charla […] The post 4 Things a Debi...

Table Talk- Questions to get your child thinking about the future Introduction: Charla and her husband, Matt, warmly welcome listeners back to “The It’s Not About Money Podcast,” a show designed for intentional parents. They share light banter about the podcast’s name and introduce their canine companion, Rudy, who occasionally snores during recordings, adding a […] The post Table Talk appea...

Financial Reads: 10 Books To Up Your Financial Game Introduction: Welcome to another engaging episode of “It’s Not About Money,” broadcasting live from the BPF Podcast Headquarters. Join your hosts, Matt and Charla, along with our beloved studio pet guest star Rudy, as we delve into the intricacies of financial literacy and parenting. Setting the […] The post 10 Books To Up...

The Big 5- Money Lessons Your Teen Needs Before They Leave Home Introduction: Welcome back to another enlightening episode of the “It’s Not About Money” podcast, where we dive deep into the realm of financial education. Joining us today are your hosts, Matt and Charla, as we embark on a journey to empower parents in […] The post INAM: 5 Money Lessons For Your Teen appeared...

The Beginners Guide to the Future – Episode 11 Summary (Full Transcript below the links) In this episode of “It’s Not About Money,” Matt and Charla McKinley mark another first for the podcast with the appearance of their son Jack. Jack is on hand to discuss his collaboration with Charla on the new elementary-age curriculum […] The post INAM: Beginners Guide to the Future ap...

Building Blocks of Maturity Episode 10 Summary: “Building Blocks of Maturity: 5 Steps to Raising Responsible and Ready Adults” In this episode of “It’s Not About Money,” hosts Matt and Charla McKinley, the Artisan of Adulting, take a break from their usual list format and delve into the foundational building blocks of maturity.  Charla introduces […] The post INAM: Bu...

Empowering Teens Episode 9 Summary: “Empowering Teens: 28 Essential Life Skills to Start Now” In this episode of “It’s Not About Money,” hosts Matt and Charla McKinley, the Artisan of Adulting, unveil a comprehensive list of 28 essential life skills that every teen should know.  The skills are categorized into personal care, kitchen, outside the […] The post INAM: Emp...

Episode 8 Summary: “Spring Cleaning: Teaching Teens Responsibility and Routine” In this episode of “It’s Not About Money,” hosts Matt and Charla McKinley, the Artisan of Adulting, discuss the significance of spring cleaning and the benefits of establishing a schedule for household tasks. Charla provides seven big tasks that parents can assign to their teens, […] The p...

Beyond the Screen Episode 7 Summary: “Beyond the Screen:  Money Movies to Spark Discussion” In this episode of “It’s Not About Money,” hosts Matt and Charla McKinley, the Artisan of Adulting, share their family tradition, “Movie Box Monday,” where they use documentaries to create common experiences and thoughtful discussions. Matt discusses the power of storytel...

Alone Not Lonely Episode 6 Summary: “Alone, Not Lonely:  Nurturing Creativity by Embracing Boredom” In this episode of “It’s Not About Money,” hosts Matt and Charla McKinley, the Artisan of Adulting, delve into the importance of resisting the urge to constantly entertain children and allowing them to experience boredom. Charla shares personal experiences and provides [&#823...

Peaceful Parenting Episode 5 Summary: “Peaceful Parenting:  10 Battles that Aren’t Worth It” In this episode of “It’s Not About Money,” hosts Matt and Charla McKinley, the Artisan of Adulting, discuss the importance of choosing battles wisely when parenting teens. Charla shares insights on 10 battles with teens that may not be worth the struggle. […] The post INAM: Pe...

Responsibility Roadmap Episode 4 Summary: “Responsibility Roadmap:  A Guide for Every Stage of Childhood” In this episode of “It’s Not About Money,” hosts Matt and Charla McKinley explore the crucial theme of responsibility in parenting. Charla, the Artisan of Adulting, sheds light on the significance of gradually transitioning responsibilities to prepare kids for adulthood...

Beyond the Nest Episode 3 Summary: “Beyond the Nest:  Nurturing Self-Confidence in Kids” In this episode of “It’s Not About Money,” hosts Matt and Charla McKinley, the Artisan of Adulting, delve into the essential topic of self-confidence in children. Charla shares her insights on nurturing self-confidence through meaningful experiences. Segments Helping Someone Different f...

Beyond Chores ~ Episode 2 Episode 2 Summary: “Beyond Chores:  Finding the Right Approach to Kid’s Allowance” In this episode of “It’s Not About Money,” hosts Matt and Charla McKinley dive into the nuanced topic of allowance for intentional parenting. Charla shares their journey and the challenges faced in deciding how to approach allowance for […] The post INAM: Beyon...