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There is no new full episode of FI for Kids this week or next, as we take a short break to enjoy the holiday season. However, Dominic has a major announcement to share!

In this update:

• The Return: We are back on January 1st, 2026, with special guest Prime Performance Coach Rob Tracz to help you kick off the new year with the right mindset.
• The Announcement: Dominic has officially launched his new YouTube channel! While the podcast covers high-level discussions, the YouTube channel focuses on the specific "how-to" strategies of teaching kids about money, investing, and financial independence.

• Coming Up: A new weekly series begins in January on YouTube covering the habits and skills needed to set your kids on the path to financial freedom.

Links:

• Subscribe to the New YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DominicDeLaquil
• Website: https://dominicdelaquil.com
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Happy Holidays, and we will see you in 2026!

Should parents buy investment properties for their kids, or sell properties to them?

In this episode of FI for Kids, host Dominic DeLaquil speaks with real estate investor and coach Amelia Misenheimer about growing up in an entrepreneurial family and how those lessons shaped her path to financial freedom.

Amelia shares a heartbreaking but powerful story about collecting rent as a child (the "Go-Kart" story) that taught her the difference between having "stuff" and having security. We also dive deep into advanced strategies for young adults, including how parents can act as the bank to help their college-aged kids house hack and build equity early.

In this episode, we cover:

· Money Memories: Growing up in a mobile home dealership and learning to negotiate.

· The "Go-Kart" Story: A powerful lesson on prioritizing bills over toys.

· Tactile Money: Why kids need to physically handle cash and write checks.

· Real Estate for Young Adults: How to structure a "Real Estate Contract" to sell a home to your child.

· 3D Investing: Managing rentals overseas as a military spouse.

Whether you want to help your child buy their first home or just want to teach them to be money smart, this conversation is full of unique insights.

Timestamps:

· 00:00 Intro: Growing up in a business family

· 01:21 The "Go-Kart" Story: A lesson on values & rent

· 05:57 Why kids need to write checks & handle cash

· 11:23 Money doesn't have to be serious (The "Tool" Mindset)

· 23:32 The Nail Salon Story: Learning from overdrafts

· 26:18 Real Estate for College Kids (House Hacking)

· 35:12 How Parents Can Be the Bank (Real Estate Contracts)

· 38:45 "3D Investing": Real Estate as a Military Spouse

· 41:58 Designing your own Financial Freedom plan

Connect with Amelia Misenheimer: https://www.ameliamisenheimer.com

Episode links:

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https://fiforkids.com

Music: Douglas Cameron: https://www.reverbnation.com/douglascameron

The Zoo Human Project: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kNCM6z0SHjdumOldVWLOc?si=pSnGVAAFRUaJ0xmcGYG7VA

#RealEstateInvesting #MoneySmart #FinancialFreedom #ParentingTips #HouseHacking #MilitaryMoney #RealEstateForBeginners #FIforKids

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Want to set your children up for life while saving money on your taxes today? In this episode of FI for Kids, host Dominic DeLaquil sits down with Kyle Beltle, a CPA and certified tax coach, to reveal the blueprint for raising financially independent children.

We go beyond basic allowances and dive into advanced money management and tax strategies that most parents overlook. Kyle explains the crucial difference between a traditional CPA and a proactive tax coach, and how the latter can save your family thousands.

In this episode, we cover:

• Entrepreneurship for families: How involving kids in the family business can teach valuable lessons and provide tax benefits.
• Investing for the future: The power of Roth IRAs for young savers and how to maximize 529 plans for education (and beyond).
• Financial Education: Tailoring money lessons to your child's specific personality type.
• Wealth Strategy: How to use UTMA accounts and alternative investments to secure your family's financial freedom.

Whether you are looking to optimize your tax strategies or simply want to give your kids a head start on financial independence, this conversation is packed with actionable advice.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to Financial Independence for Kids
• 01:26 Growing Up with Financial Education
• 08:24 Practical Approaches: Teaching Kids About Money
• 14:01 Tax Strategies for Financial Empowerment
• 18:57 Maximizing 529 Plans & Education Savings
• 24:30 Hiring Your Kids: Entrepreneurship & Tax Benefits
• 32:51 Retirement Account Optimization for High Earners
• 41:30 The Difference Between a CPA and a Tax Coach