Money as a Tool for Good – Lifting Millions out of Poverty While Earning a Healthy ROI – Sam Sells

In this episode of FI for Kids, host Dominic DeLaquil speaks with Sam Sells, an affordable housing advocate and founder of Impact Growth Capital. They discuss Sam's journey from military service to advocating for affordable housing, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy and the role of home life in shaping financial mindsets. Sam shares insights on teaching children about money, the significance of the 70-10-10-10 rule, and innovative approaches to community development. The conversation highlights the challenges of public housing policies and the potential for social impact investing to create sustainable communities and lift a million people out of poverty.

Episode links:

https://impactgrowthcap.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsells/

https://fiforkids.com

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

Sponsors:  https://singletonfoundation.org/

Takeaways

Financial well-being starts at home and shapes future generations.

Money is a tool that can create choices and freedom.

Teaching children about money is crucial for their future success.

The 70-10-10-10 rule can help individuals manage their finances effectively.

Breaking the cycle of poverty requires innovative solutions and community support.

Public housing policies often perpetuate poverty rather than alleviate it.

Investing in affordable housing can lead to significant social impact.

AI can provide valuable insights for community development and personal growth.

Understanding the importance of financial literacy can empower individuals to make better choices.

Social impact investing can yield both financial returns and positive community outcomes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Financial Independence for Kids

01:49 Sam Sells: Background and Mission

05:07 The Importance of Home Life in Financial Education

08:33 Money as a Tool for Freedom and Choice

11:24 Teaching Kids About Money

17:41 Connecting Money to Life Goals

20:45 Understanding Wealth and Its Impact

22:24 Transforming Distressed Communities

25:06 Innovative Solutions for Public Housing

27:40 Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

31:05 Creating Sustainable Change

35:31 Investing in Impact: A New Paradigm

40:38 Empowering Others to Make a Difference

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