Your Wealth & Beyond

Shortly after John Lanza’s first daughter was born, he and his wife decided that they wanted their children to be smart with money. With a background in animation, entertainment, and education, he set out to make learning about money fun. To do this, he created the Money Mammals, which teaches sharing, saving, and spending smarts to children through videos, products, and resources. To help parents put these lessons into practice, he wrote The Art of Allowance: A Short, Practical Guide to Raising Money-Smart, Money-Empowered Kids. Today, John joins the podcast to talk about his unique journey into childhood financial education, how he fills a much-needed educational niche for parents and kids alike, and how he’s working to teach children about the value of money in a world where so many people barely even touch cash.  In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: How John and his wife’s different upbringings and spending behaviors led him on a journey to teach his children to be intentional with money. The moment