Money is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to building a fulfilling family life.
How do you teach kids to think beyond dollars and cents? How do you prepare them for a future where wealth includes community, knowledge, and resilience?
In this episode, Joline Godfrey welcomes Jonathan Treussard, Ph. D. , founder of Treussard Capital Management, to explore how families can foster financial fluency and a broader understanding of wealth. They talk about engaging kids with money early, embracing complexity, and the value of non-material assets like social and intellectual capital. Jonathan also shares personal stories about parenting his twin daughters and the importance of community in shaping a meaningful life.
Jonathan discusses:
- The importance of introducing kids to money early and helping them understand scale, like big numbers and real-world costs
- Why embracing complexity and uncertainty is a critical skill for children, especially young women
- How viewing life as a “movie” rather than isolated moments helps families make intentional decisions
- The role of intellectual, social, and human capital in defining true wealth beyond finances
- Practical ways to build community and relationships as foundational assets for resilience
- And more!
