Teaching Teens Financial Literacy: Chike Uzoka on Building Wealth Early
By Lana Reid | April 26, 2023
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Chike Uzoka, licensed financial advisor, speaker, and author of The Teens Guide to Wealth, to discuss teaching teens financial literacy and building wealth early. Chike shares how introducing money concepts during adolescence helps teens develop healthy financial habits, confidence, and discipline. The conversation centers on equipping young people with practical tools for long-term stability, entrepreneurship, and generational impact.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Chike Uzoka offers an accessible and empowering conversation about financial education for young people.
Chike explains why financial literacy should begin before adulthood, noting that many adults struggle with money simply because foundational concepts were never taught early. He discusses how budgeting, saving, and understanding money management at a young age helps teens make informed decisions as they transition into independence.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and Chike explore how financial discipline and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. Chike shares how teens can begin developing an entrepreneurial mindset by understanding income, expenses, and goal-setting. He emphasizes that financial literacy is not about perfection, but about awareness, responsibility, and preparation.
The discussion also highlights generational impact. Chike explains how teaching teens about money can disrupt cycles of financial insecurity and empower families and communities over time. He underscores that access to financial knowledge builds confidence and expands opportunity, especially for young people who may not receive this education elsewhere.
This episode reinforces the importance of early financial education as a foundation for stability, entrepreneurship, and long-term wealth-building.
About the Guest
Chike Uzoka is a licensed financial advisor, speaker, and financial literacy advocate. He is the author of The Teens Guide to Wealth and focuses on empowering teens and families with practical financial knowledge that supports confidence, discipline, and generational stability.
For more information on Chike Uzoka:
https://chike.systeme.io/
https://www.teensguidetowealth.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chike_uzoka/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chikeuzoka
https://twitter.com/chike_uzoka
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This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men who are educators, advisors, and leaders equipping young people with tools for financial confidence and long-term success.
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