Real Money Answers Every Mom Should Teach Her Child Now

I had the pleasure of receiving an advance copy of Real Money Answers for Women by Patrice Washington for this review. As always, all opinions are my own.


Like a lot of people, my parents never talked to us about money. The only thing I knew about money is that (according to them) we didn’t have it; not that we grew up poor. But when every time we asked for money to do anything we were face with “we don’t have it”, we (my siblings and I) surely thought we were. I always dreaded back-to-school shopping, or getting invites to birthday parties, or school field trips that required money. I dreaded it because I knew I would be shut down. I was so embarrassed to be on the school free lunch program in high school. I realize now that my money mindset was around shame and lack.

I remember being so excited when I started working at my first job my junior year of high school. I was finally able to buy my own clothes and shoes, get my hair done when I needed it, and get my nails done. I didn’t have to rely on my parents for money. But I didn’t realize how much my money mindset was impacted until I got much older.

My husband and I decided that we were not going to allow our lack of knowledge about money to be a factor in our kids not understanding how money works. So we had to start getting on track, and learning more for us, so we could then begin the foundation of a healthy (and wealthy) mindset and relationship with money for our children.

Patrice Washington and Christine St.VilThis is why I was so excited to review this book and share it with you. I had been following Patrice Washington (affectionately known as the Money Maven on the Steve Harvey Morning Show) online for awhile. And when I found out she would be speaking at the Act Like a Success Conference last year, I was so excited. I truly felt like she was my good girlfriend who was going to tell me when I’m doing amazing things, but also check me when I get out of pocket. Her relatable and down-to-earth strategy for talking and teaching about money is one that makes you truly understand what you need to do.

At the conference, she talked about the mindset of a legacy maker. She gave such critical insight into what it is really going to take to leave a legacy for our children, as well as the steps we needed in order to get there. And if you haven’t watched Generation One yet, you need to because Patrice is one of the featured experts in that film. Not only does she have a wealth of knowledge and is truly an expert in what she does, but her heart is just as beautiful as her presence.

Patrice’s easy-to-use advice has appeared in numerous articles, quoted in dozens of newspapers and magazines, and shared on hundreds of radio stations and television networks, including Bloomberg TV, Forbes, The Huffington Post, CNN Money and Black Enterprise. Each week, 8 million listeners tune in to her “Real Money Answers” segment on the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Radio Show.

I don’t do a lot of book reviews, but after learning more about Patrice, and having the opportunity to hear her speak live twice in one year (the second time at the Steve Harvey SOAR Retreat), I knew I had to not only read it, but tell everyone I could about it.

Patrice Washington Real Money Answers

This is not a “nice” book to read. This is a MUST book to read. Not only does this book cover the topic of money and kids, but it covers every single topic of money you can think of (getting out of debt, how to save for college, how to get your credit score right and tight, how to tackle money and marriage/relationships, how to say no to family members/friends who keep asking you for money, etc). Seriously, you can’t get any more real about the money answers Patrice shares in this book than this.

She gives, real, honest and practical tips to winning at the money game. I’m determined to end the generational negligence on money in our family and it’s starting with how we raise our kids to understand how it works.

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Here are some great tips you can start implementing today:

Use cash when possible

It hadn’t occurred to me. But just like I thought my parents writing checks as a child meant they had endless amounts of cash raining down everywhere, our kids think the same when all they do is see us swipe our credit/debit cards. So I’m vowing to use cash whenever I’m out with the kids and get them more involved with seeing what/how I spend and budget money.

Use practical everyday scenarios

While I do get my kids involved in grocery shopping and cooking, I’m going to do better at getting them involved with making sure we stay on budget when we go. I’m going to start having my son write down the grocery list and calculating our totals even before we get to the register.

Use both physical and digital games

We love old-school games like Monopoly when it comes to teaching early lessons on money. And there are a lot of great online modernized versions of old-school games like Patrice mentions in the book.

I absolutely love the fact that Patrice agrees with the stance that my husband and I have always taken when it comes to giving our kids money for things they are supposed to be doing anyway (AKA chores). Patrice believes that “children should earn money, just as we do.” Children need to understand that basic household chores are their contribution to the family and household.

Real Money answers quote 2

I cracked up when I read this: “You asked for a little baby brother or sister. I gave you one. Now, you babysit.” LOL

But seriously, we are in agreement that any task that goes above and beyond “basic household chores is where the earning potential comes into the picture.”

So what are you waiting for? Be sure to pre-order your copy of Patrice’s book today! You will not be sorry. Real Money Answers for Every Woman did not disappoint.


And just as an added bonus, when you buy a copy of the book by Friday, Januay 22, 2015 at 11:59p EST, you’ll also receive the following freebies with proof of purchase:

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Click on any of the links below to purchase your copy today!

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The one thing that Patrice said she wasn’t seeing being talked about in personal finance books was how to earn more money in order to achieve your financial goals. So she’s created a solution to the number one problem most people face. It’s called the #icanearnmore challenge and you can join the movement now. Click here or the image below for more info.

#icanearnmore Patrice Washington


Comment below and let me know: how do you teach your children great money habits at a young age? Or what money habits are you creating today to win the money game in 2016?

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22 Comments

  • kita
    January 11, 2016 at 1:50 PM

    Can’t wait to get this! My mother taught me about budgeting and how to do a lot with very little. I am a saver but my hubs is a spender. He buys anything and everything that I have now had to make him just deal in cash. We are working on him and this book will help
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    • Christine St.Vil
      January 19, 2016 at 2:05 PM

      I wish my parents had taught me the same. It’s so great your mom taught you from the beginning. And yes this book definitely goes into detail about money and marriage, so I hope you’ll get it 🙂

  • Chasing Joy
    January 12, 2016 at 10:47 PM

    Sounds like a good book. I have heard her on Steve Harvey also.
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  • Vashti (veepeejay.com)
    January 12, 2016 at 11:52 PM

    I so loved this book! This year I’m not leaving any dollars (not coins lol) on the table. Seriously this book is a MUST read for everyone. I love how you’re cultivating great financially habits with your kids. It’s one of the best gifts you can give them.
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    • Christine St.Vil
      January 14, 2016 at 2:19 AM

      Yassss Vashti, I hear you on those dollars girl! And I agree – everyone needs to read this book. Thank you, I know they don’t understand it now, but they will be grateful when they get older 🙂

  • LaShon Renee
    January 12, 2016 at 11:53 PM

    I don’t have any kids but if I did it would be very important for me to teach them about money because I’ve had to learn a lot on own with plenty of mistakes along the way.
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    • Christine St.Vil
      January 13, 2016 at 10:56 PM

      Yup, I can definitely relate to that LaShon. I took down a lot of notes for even how I can improve on my own.

  • Kiwi
    January 13, 2016 at 4:15 AM

    Im proud of Patrice! Glad is she doing her power empowering single or married women with their money! We woman are superheros now seriously I want to read her book!

    • Christine St.Vil
      January 13, 2016 at 10:53 PM

      Yes Kiwi! Patrice is just amazing. You should definitely grab your copy (and the freebies before they’re gone) of the book 🙂

  • Tyra
    January 13, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    These seem to be great tips for parents with kids. I think the one about using cash is key! Good idea!
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    • Christine St.Vil
      January 13, 2016 at 10:52 PM

      And this was just a portion of the book! There is so much great info/content in here. But I wanted to focus on the kids because I want to make sure they are equipped to be responsible with their money.

  • Ty
    January 13, 2016 at 10:27 AM

    These are great tips. My son is 12 and I wish I had taught him about money earlier. It has become somewhat of a struggle now but I will try this tips for sure.
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    • Christine St.Vil
      January 13, 2016 at 10:51 PM

      You can definitely still teach him. This book has some great tips to get kids and adults involved in better decision making when it comes to money.

  • Holly
    January 13, 2016 at 11:39 AM

    It is very important to teach kids fiances early. These are great. They need to implement this stuff into schools more rather than stuff we will never use again.

    • Christine St.Vil
      January 13, 2016 at 10:47 PM

      I totally agree Holly. It’s so surprising that they still don’t teach financial literacy in schools.

  • Bernetta
    January 13, 2016 at 1:23 PM

    I have her book too! And I love how she talks to you without talking over your head. She gives great tips to get your money life together! Love! She is such a motivation for us all. Great interview too, Christine!
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    • Christine St.Vil
      January 13, 2016 at 10:45 PM

      Yes she really does Bernetta. She is truly down-to-earth and her approach is so easy to relate to. Thanks lady!

  • Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green
    January 15, 2016 at 12:56 PM

    I love this honey, Patrice is spilling all the tea and I am here for it. We don’t pay out for chores either, you must earn these meals.

    I will pay my son to wash my truck and things of that nature. Great tips, I’m horrible at using cash. My kids totally believe that I can swipe my card endlessly.
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    • Christine St.Vil
      January 19, 2016 at 2:09 PM

      You’re not alone Mimi. I am working on doing better in this area because I really want them to have a strong financial foundation as they get older.

  • Valerie Robinson
    January 16, 2016 at 10:58 PM

    I love this post! We are teaching our kids the value of money now and they are paying attention more than we know. Made me smile the other day when my daughter showed me her money stash (from tooth fairy, birthday, christmas, etc) and proudly stated that she was saving up for a book set she wanted.
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