Teaching kids about money is one of the most important things we can do as parents, but it's also one of the most overlooked. Melissa Joy, CFP® sits down with returning guest Charlotte Geletka, CFP® and owner of Silver Penny Financial Planning, to talk financial literacy at every age and the charming children's book she co-authored with her 12 year old son, Battery, the Bulldog and the Funny Money Tree, released on March 17th.

From tooth fairy moments to teenager debit cards to the real cost of college debt, Charlotte breaks down how money conversations can and should evolve as children grow. She and Melissa explore the dangers of TikTok financial advice, the gamification of investing, and why conscious spending beats the YOLO mentality every time.

What You'll Learn

• How children begin forming money concepts earlier than most parents realize
• Why giving small kids cash to spend at the store is one of the best financial literacy tools around
• How kid friendly debit cards like Greenlight are teaching real world money management in middle and high school
• Why TikTok financial advice and gamified investing apps are a growing concern for parents
• How to have honest conversations with your kids about income, debt, and what things actually cost
• Why the financial decisions made in your early twenties have an outsized impact on the rest of your life
• The difference between payment focused thinking and understanding the true cost of credit
• How Charlotte and her son Andrew created Battery, the Bulldog and the Funny Money Tree together and what it took to get it published

Connect with Charlotte: Instagram: @silverpennyfinancial

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottecowangeletkacrpc/

Book: Battery, the Bulldog and the Funny Money Tree: https://littleripples.media/books/battery-the-bulldog-and-the-funny-money-tree

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What does it look like when financial planning meets love, courage, and intentional family leadership? Melissa Joy, CFP® sits down with Shelby Nicholl, founder of Muriel Consulting, to share the story of her father-in-law's remarkable family meeting, held just weeks before his passing. From a handout at the table to a hug at the end, this episode is a powerful reminder that clarity is one of the greatest gifts we can give the people we love.

Papa Harry didn't wait for the hard conversations to find him. When he learned his illness was terminal, he went into action. A new roof, a clean garage, and a carefully prepared Sunday evening meeting with handouts and pens. What unfolded was one of the most organized, loving, and generous acts a parent can offer their family, and a masterclass in what it looks like to lead with both heart and intention.

What You'll Learn

• Why family meetings matter and how to structure one before a crisis hits
• How one family organized passwords, daily bills, and account access in a single sitting
• What medical directives really mean and the nuanced questions families often miss
• How to talk about wealth, legacy, and inheritance in a way that feels natural and generous
• Why beneficiary designations deserve a second look, especially for DIY investors
• How to think about bringing in a financial advisor during a transition of responsibility
• What family governance can look like beyond dollars and cents
• How one family meeting set the tone for values, communication, and stewardship across generations

Connect with Shelby:

www.murielconsulting.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbynicholl/

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https:...

Money isn’t just math. It’s emotion, identity, and sometimes a whole lot of anxiety, even for people who are objectively doing “fine” financially. Melissa Joy, CFP® sits down with speaker, author, and coach Josie Ann Lee to unpack why so many people feel uncomfortable talking about money, and how to move from financial anxiety to real confidence.

They explore why anxiety is a normal stage of learning, how financial jargon and “expert speak” can unintentionally shut people down, and what it looks like to create a more human-centered experience in financial conversations.

Josie shares her practical “Service Wrapper” framework - four simple tools that help people feel safer, more in control, and better equipped to engage in money decisions without shame. Melissa connects those ideas to what actually happens in financial planning meetings, especially for women navigating a system that wasn’t historically built with them in mind.

What You’ll Learn

• Why money discomfort is common even when you’re doing a decent job financially
• How taboo, culture, and history (especially for women) shape financial confidence
• The Four Stages of Learning and why the “anxiety zone” is normal
• How jargon creates a communication gap — and what advisors can do differently
• Josie’s “Service Wrapper” framework: Yes And, Sincere Gratitude, Clarifying Questions, and Giving Choices
• How clarifying questions reduce shame and improve understanding on both sides
• Why autonomy matters — and how choice builds confidence in financial decisions
• The difference between transactional advice and relationship-based planning (and why it affects outcomes)
• How to interview and choose a financial professional based on values and fit
• Where to find Josie’s book and learn more about her work

Connect with Josie: www.josieannlee.com
Book: The Superpower of Service (available on Amazon)

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https:...