About the author
Shannon Ryan is a Certified Financial Planner and Mom on a mission to help busy parents teach their children simple, value-based principles that guide their money decisions and support their long-term financial well-being. Shannon began talking to her daughters about money when they were toddlers, and today, at ages 10 and 8, they are financially confident kids. She and her husband, Chris, reside in Manhattan Beach, CA with their two daughters, Lauren and Taylor.