Episodios

  • Financial Stressors in Kids and How to Handle Them with Jeff Savlov (Ep. 5)

    Financial Stressors in Kids and How to Handle Them with Jeff Savlov (Ep. 5)
    May 5 2025
    Financial stress affects everyone, regardless of their economic standing. How can families address stressors from a young age? What is the role of communication and love within a family when facing financial challenges? In this episode, Joline Godfrey sits down with Jeff Savlov, Founder of Blum & Savlov LLP, to explore the different categories of stressors that families face. They discuss how these stressors may affect family members, from young children to adults, and offer strategies for dealing with them. The conversation emphasizes the importance of open communication, understanding, and utilizing stress as a catalyst for growth. Key discussions include: Jeff's family background and his journey from family business to being a family dynamics expert Understanding existential stress and its impact on family systems Strategies for discussing financial decisions with young children and involving them in family financial planning Tackling self-inflicted financial stress and the importance of open communication in families The role of parents in reducing adolescent stress and encouraging honest dialogue And more! Resources: Get your copy of Raising Financially Fit Kids! Connect with Joline Godfrey: Bounce 10 LinkedIn: Joline Godfrey Connect with Jeff Savlov: Website: Blum & Savlov, LLP LinkedIn: Jeff Savlov About our Guest: Jeff is the Founder of Blum & Savlov, LLP, and consults to business families, legacy wealth families and the advisors who serve them. He brings more than 30 years of unique experience in sales and marketing, business ownership, entrepreneurial endeavors and family dynamics/psychological training, along with a common-sense style, to his consulting work with families. By integrating his diverse business background, extensive academic work and family dynamics/psychological training with his experience working in his family’s commercial printing business, Jeff helps enterprising families to balance family and business/wealth so both will thrive for many generations. Having participated in his family’s commercial printing business in New York City, Jeff understands firsthand the challenges of balancing the interplay between family and business and the devastation that can befall an otherwise healthy business when this balance is not proactively managed. In the business Jeff’s family owned, a consultant was brought in to work with the family, facilitated a successful reorganization of the business and helped rebuild family relationships. This is one of the primary experiences which motivated Jeff’s career in family business and family wealth consulting. Jeff holds a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University with specializations in group dynamics and family systems theory. He has a post-graduate certification from the Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy of New Jersey (now the Center for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy of NJ) where he is a member of the faculty. Jeff received an Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising from the Family Firm Institute (FFI), Boston, MA where he is recognized with Fellow status. Through membership in FFI, an international organization comprised of family business and family wealth advisors, consultants, educators and researchers, Jeff has access to the latest trends, developments, best practices and research in family business and family wealth consulting. Jeff is the founder of the Princeton Family Business Consultants Group – an interdisciplinary group of professionals serving enterprising families across the U.S. and convening to develop best practices. In addition, Jeff has consulted on relationship and team dynamics with Fortune 500 companies such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson and Schering Plough. He also devotes a portion of his time to performance enhancement with corporate executives and elite high school athletes.
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  • Building Financial Confidence in Kids (Ep. 4)

    Building Financial Confidence in Kids (Ep. 4)
    Apr 15 2025
    Money is more than numbers—it’s about confidence, values, and lifelong habits. How do we prepare kids to make thoughtful financial choices? How can families approach money conversations in a way that builds independence and resilience? In this episode, Joline Godfrey shares her journey in financial education, explaining how her developmental approach helps children understand wealth beyond just money. She introduces her program, Bounce 10, and discusses how parents, grandparents, and educators can equip kids with essential financial skills. Joline discusses: How her background in social work shaped her approach to financial education for children The challenges families face when introducing financial literacy at an early age Why financial education should focus on intellectual, social, and human capital—not just money The role of grandparents in shaping financial habits and values in younger generations How Bounce 10 uses storytelling, play, and community support to teach financial skills And more! Resources: Get your copy of Raising Financially Fit Kids! Connect with Joline Godfrey: Bounce 10 LinkedIn: Joline Godfrey Joline@Bounce-10.com
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    31 m
  • Empowering Families: The Stages of Financial Education (Ep. 3)

    Empowering Families: The Stages of Financial Education (Ep. 3)
    Apr 8 2025
    Unlock your family's financial potential! Discover how to transform everyday moments into powerful lessons in financial literacy. Are you making the most of your child’s learning potential? In this episode, Joline Godfrey and Amber Slattery discuss the different stages of financial education, emphasizing that it's a lifelong process. They highlight the importance of financial parenting and integrating financial lessons with a family's values. The discussion also covers how to effectively teach children about money at different ages. Joline and Amber: How financial education should be tailored to developmental stages, not just chronological age The concept of financial parenting, highlighting the importance of parents being mindful of the habits and values they pass on to their children The significance of starting financial education early, even as young as 18 months, and using “teachable moments” to instill financial language and values The need for consistency in financial messaging from parents and the impact of these messages on children as they grow That financial capability includes intellectual, social, and human capital, in addition to money And more! Resources: Get your copy of Raising Financially Fit Kids! Connect with Joline Godfrey: Bounce 10 LinkedIn: Joline Godfrey Joline@bounce-10.com Connect with Amber J. Slattery: LinkedIn: Amber J. Slattery Amber@Bounce-10.com
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  • Teaching Financial Readiness to Children in the Age of AI with Jennifer Fox (Ep. 2)

    Teaching Financial Readiness to Children in the Age of AI with Jennifer Fox (Ep. 2)
    Mar 18 2025
    Teaching children about financial readiness is essential, especially as technology reshapes how they perceive money. How do we instill values and decision-making skills in a world dominated by digital interactions? In this episode, Joline Godfrey interviews Jennifer Fox, a seasoned wealth management professional and parent, about fostering financial understanding in children. They explore the importance of early education, maintaining parental influence amidst technological distractions, and cultivating a family dialogue around money. Jennifer discusses: The significance of teaching children financial habits early and the challenges of a cashless society How technology impacts children’s understanding of money and the role of family conversations in bridging the gaps Strategies for instilling patience and discernment in children through allowance systems and decision-making exercises The value of discussing family values to align financial decisions with personal and collective priorities Supporting young adults as they make independent financial choices while fostering open communication and trust And more! Resources: Get your copy of Raising Financially Fit Kids! Connect with Joline Godfrey: Bounce 10 LinkedIn: Joline Godfrey Connect with Jennifer Fox: LinkedIn: Jennifer Fox About our Guest: Jennifer Fox is a purpose-driven, inspirational, and innovative leader in the financial services and wealth management space. Known for her authenticity and transparency, she fosters trust and collaboration to create meaningful impacts for clients, teams, and the community. With a proven track record of crafting and executing strategic visions, Jennifer has consistently transformed organizations, driven remarkable growth, and safeguarded financial and reputational risks. Her reputation as a thought leader is underscored by her ability to identify emerging trends and capitalize on growth opportunities. Jennifer’s extensive experience extends to seamlessly interfacing, collaborating, and building enduring relationships with C-suite executives, board members, investors, team members, and strategic partners. Her intellectual rigor and leadership have made her a respected figure in the industry.
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  • Hidden Human Capital: The Role of Aunts in Family Wealth with Amber Slattery (Ep. 1)

    Hidden Human Capital: The Role of Aunts in Family Wealth with Amber Slattery (Ep. 1)
    Mar 18 2025
    Family wealth extends beyond money—it's built on relationships, values, and shared history. How can recognizing hidden human capital strengthen financial education? What role do aunts and extended family members play in shaping a child’s sense of wealth and belonging? In this episode, Joline Godfrey speaks with Amber Slattery about the concept of hidden human capital within families. They explore how non-parental relationships, particularly with aunts, contribute to financial education, personal growth, and a sense of connection. They discuss: The concept of "hidden human capital" and why it’s a critical component of family wealth How aunts and extended family members influence financial literacy and a child’s broader sense of wealth The importance of storytelling and family history in shaping a child’s understanding of financial and social capital The role of trusted adults in mentoring children about money when parents may struggle with financial conversations Practical ways aunts can foster meaningful connections and serve as role models, even from a distance And more! Resources: Get your copy of Raising Financially Fit Kids! Connect with Joline Godfrey: Bounce 10 LinkedIn: Joline Godfrey Joline@Bounce-10.com Connect with Amber J. Slattery: LinkedIn: Amber J. Slattery Amber@Bounce-10.com
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  • Raising Financially Fit Families with Joline Godfrey Coming Soon

    Raising Financially Fit Families with Joline Godfrey Coming Soon
    Feb 25 2025
    In this podcast, we help parents and grandparents meet the challenge of preparing children for the future. We do this by offering an expanded idea of wealth, embracing the family's intellectual, social, and human capital as well as their financial capital, or FISH assets as we think of them. Join us to explore financial education as Joline and her guests introduce ideas and strategies to empower, provoke, and support families preparing kids—from early childhood to young adulthood- for futures we can barely imagine.
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