MANY of us can only dream of living a lifestyle of luxury yachts and private planes, with winning the lottery our only glimmer of hope.
But Jessica Crane36, told how she is determined to make this a reality for her two sons, Harley, 8, and Hunter, 9, by ensuring they become millionaires by their 30s.
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As a child, the mother of two’s biggest lesson was that hard work was the best way to escape poverty and violence.
Today, the local self-made millionaire from Bristol is determined to have her children follow her lead and earn millions from a young age.
“Growing up on a troubled estate in Ward End, Birmingham, I saw first-hand how men abused women not just physically and emotionally, but also financially,” she says.
“I want my children to have motivation and financial freedom.
“I would like to see them become ISA millionaires by the time they are 30.”
At age 12, Jessica convinced a local hair salon to take her on as an apprentice.
She rose to salon manager, moved into training and then built a coaching business that is now global, with multi-million dollar revenue.
I would like to see them become ISA millionaires by the time they reach their 30s
Jessica Crane
She also runs a thriving real estate company and has made her young children shareholders – as part of her long-term success strategy.
“Over time, they will become company directors and manage real estate assets, which will produce income and increase their value,” explains Jéssica, who also shares her advice on how to save money. Instagram page.
“This income can be used as a salary or as a social security contribution to increase even further – this is how you make money by earning more money.
“They have ISAs, which I contribute to, but I want to instill in them the value of hard work, ambition and courage.
“I’ve had them working on home renovations whenever I can, knocking down walls, removing wallpaper and helping with cleaning.”
Jessica even has a plan to help them learn financial skills, set goals, and delay instant gratification.
“I pay them to do household chores and then give them the option to spend or pay at the Bank of Mom and Dad, which pays 10% interest,” she explains.
“This gives you an idea of compounding and the sacrifice of the short term for long-term gain.”
Jessica goes on to say that she is working to instill positive financial habits and a strong work ethic in her children from a young age.
To help them learn financial skills, I pay them to do chores and then give them the option to spend or pay at the Bank of Mom and Dad, which pays 10% interest.
Jessica Crane
“We have a chart of chores in the kitchen, like loading/emptying the dishwasher and recycling – and they get 50 cents for each one they do,” she continues.
“Hunter, my son, wakes up super early to complete his chores, but my daughter Harley is reluctant to wake up, so she usually has a bit of a miss on payday, which is at the end of the month.
“Hunter always chooses to save and earn, while Harley needs a little encouragement and is more likely to accumulate IOUs.”
The amount that Jéssica invests in the future varies from month to month.
If she is buying a property it could cost upwards of £100,000, although given her age she does not “overshare” details of the fortune they will one day inherit.
Jessica’s Sound Advice for Parents Who Want to Build Wealth Should Be Passed On
- For children to develop a good financial mindset, help them analyze their spending/saving behavior. Encourage them to set their own goals.
For example, Harley wants to save £100 this year, so when we’re shopping and she asks for something, I like to test how much she really wants. If she thinks she’s using her own money, suddenly she won’t want it as much. As for Hunter, he always spends on cleats, which he considers a good investment, as he wears them seven days a week.”
- Make sure you’re getting the best return on your savings. Would an ISA be better? Studies show that compound interest over the last 20-30 years has turned some millennials into ISA millionaires. Get children to consider putting Christmas and birthday money into savings accounts and ISAs. Teach them how to budget and know that anything is possible if you’re willing to do the work.
- The truth is, it’s a tragedy that children don’t learn about money, mortgages, debt, interest, compounds, etc. at school. Find fun resources to teach them at home. Most importantly, you are their role model – set the example you want them to follow.
“Neither my husband nor I will inherit any significant amount, which is a determining factor,” explains the self-made millionaire.
“We have everything in order with wills, insurance, life coverage, etc. – but I never want my two to take their foot off the pedal waiting for their inheritance to come to them.”
Despite working to instill financial literacy in her children from a young age, Jéssica emphasizes the importance of allowing children to be children too.
“My son loves football and plays at the gym practically seven days a week,” he adds.
“My daughter loves everything feminine and we give her ample opportunity to play.
“They are aware of everything we are doing and are learning important financial skills, but this is only a small part of their lives.”
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