Tag: Children

Should I Consider Loaning Money to My Kids? With Joe Patterson, CFP

Should I Consider Loaning Money to My Kids? With Joe Patterson, CFP

Have you thought about supporting your children in purchasing their first home? With the increasing  interest rates, there is a growing trend of parents stepping in to provide assistance with down payments or initial purchases.

In this episode, Joe Patterson, CFP, delves into the burgeoning trend of family loans and examines the various strategies parents can employ when considering this option to offer support. 

Joe shares more about:

  • The rising cost of housed and the challenges of affordability for younger buyers
  • Strategies to provide assistance to your children while fostering their independence
  • Effective approaches for structuring loans when supporting your children
  • Key considerations when contemplating monetary gifts for your children
  • And more

 

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About Our Guest:

Joe Patterson remembers as a child going with his father, an estate planning attorney, to visit clients, many of whom were in chaotic or isolated situations. His father drilled into him that being there for people with integrity and consistency wasn’t just part of the job, but was what you built a career on.

Joe values face-to-face interaction and relationship building more than anything else, and he often does it with a laugh. After a ten-year career with other institutions, he knew that the unique approach of Foster & Motley, pairing an investment manager with a financial planner, would allow him to have more of the real conversations that lead to organized and holistic outcomes.

Joe became a shareholder in 2017 at Foster & Motley and finds a lot of purpose and inspiration in the long-term vision of the firm. He is also in charge of human capital at Foster & Motley, and he oversees employee matters ranging from benefits and hiring to planning fun, team-building events for our staff. At Foster & Motley, relationships with clients are the most important aspect of anyone’s work, and Joe knows that the wellbeing and happiness of his colleagues contributes to successful client relationships. Helping to provide a positive and engaging environment is right up his alley.

Joe and his wife Sarah have prioritized exposing their sons, Peter and Tate, to different cultures and experiences. One such experience was a trip to Spain, and they plan on undertaking many more small and large adventures with their family.

It is not lost on Joe that in any situation, whether with his family or in his work, getting face-to-face and having real interactions is always the first step to helping others.

When Should I Start Talking to My Kids About Finances? With Rachel Rasmussen, CFA, CDFA®, and Tony Luckhardt, CFP ®, CRPC®

When Should I Start Talking to My Kids About Finances? With Rachel Rasmussen, CFA, CDFA®, and Tony Luckhardt, CFP ®, CRPC®

In a world where tapping your phone on a credit card machine is the norm, it can be hard for kids to grasp and truly understand the value of money  but, it’s important to teach them about money, and how to prioritize saving, spending, and giving so they have a healthy relationship with money as they get older.  

In this episode, Rachel Rasmussen, CFA, CDFA®, and Tony Luckhardt, CFP ®, CRPC®, discuss the importance of teaching children good money habits at any age. It’s never too early or too late to start. 

Tony and Rachel share more about:

  • Introducing financial topics to young children and how that message can evolve as they get older 
  • How sharing your own financial successes and failures can help inform their decisions
  • Why talking about money now can prevent problems later
  • And more

 

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