Key Things For Parents & Grandparents To Teach A New Graduate

May 22, 2025

Graduation season is an exciting milestone, not just for the grads, but for parents and grandparents who have supported them along the way. Today, Rob wants to share practical ways you can help your graduate make smart financial decisions early, along with actions that could have a lasting impact on their future.

Now is the perfect time to share practical guidance to help graduates navigate their financial futures with confidence. We’ll talk about how to introduce foundational money lessons in a way that’s empowering, not overwhelming. Rob also shares creative financial gift ideas that go far beyond cash and could jump-start a lifetime of smart decision-making. Whether you're a proud parent, grandparent, or mentor, this conversation provides actionable steps and meaningful ways to support the next generation during one of life’s biggest transitions.


Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🎓 Help your grad avoid financial missteps early

💸 Teach the power of saving and compound growth

📊 Budgeting tips that build strong habits

💳 How to use credit responsibly

🎁 Financial gifts with lasting impact


0:00 – Intro

2:09 – Savings, investing and the power of compound interest

4:36 – What young adults need to know about 401(k)s and Roth IRAs

6:03 – Emergency fund 101

7:41 – Credit cards, loans, and debt

9:59 – Rob’s Budgeting Tips

11:24 – A great financial gift



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