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Andrew Lendnal Releases New Financial Wellness Book for Parents
Andrew Lendnal, financial wellness author, speaker, and thought leader, has released his latest book: How I Accidentally Turned My Kids into Financially Entitled Monsters. This humorous yet heartfelt book is designed to help parents navigate the tricky waters of raising financially responsible children in today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven world. Drawing from Andrew’s personal experiences as a parent and finance professional, the book shares real-life missteps, unexpected lessons, and practical strategies in a relatable, laugh-out-loud format.
Lendnal’s book received the Mom’s Choice Gold Award in June 2025. The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) is a program that evaluates products and services created for children, families, and educators, establishing a globally-recognized benchmark for excellence in family-friendly media.
Andrew Lendnal
A Unique, Approachable Way to Start Money Conversations with Kids
Lendnal’s new book is written for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to instill strong money values in children – without the guilt or overwhelm. Each chapter blends storytelling with teachable moments, offering easy-to-apply financial concepts and conversation starters for families.
What makes this book unique is its approachable tone and blend of financial education with parenting insight. It acknowledges the often unspoken truth that even well-intentioned parents can send the wrong financial signals – and provides a path to course-correct with humor and grace.
The goal is to spark honest discussions about money in families, foster financial confidence in children, and equip adults with the tools to raise money-savvy kids without creating unintended entitlement.
A copy of this book is available at all major booksellers and on AMAZON by clicking here: https://a.co/d/5NArutN
To learn more about the books Andrew has written visit: www.andrewlendnal.com/books/
About the Author
A member of the distinguished Advisory Board of the Massachusetts Financial Educators Council (MFEC), Andrew Lendnal has more than 20 years of experience in the financial wellness arena as both a professional and an advocate. He has served in pivotal financial services roles including with esteemed firms like Morgan Stanley, KeyCorp, and Morningstar Inc. Lendnal’s passion for guiding others toward financial independence and stability inspired him to earn credentials as a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®) through the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC), the MFEC’s parent organization.
An internationally bestselling author, Andrew Lendnal has penned eight books, including Gold Start, Catalyst, and Budget Wise Dollar Rich which have received global accolades. He has made regular appearances on “Good Morning” and published multiple opinion columns, strengthening his reputation as a trusted financial voice. In 2020 Andrew was named by The New York Times as one of the top five leaders championing workplace financial wellness initiatives.
Contributions to the Financial Education Movement
Andrew’s new book directly supports the broader financial education movement by encouraging early, meaningful conversations about money within families. It demystifies financial literacy for parents who may feel unqualified to teach it and empowers them with relatable guidance they can implement in everyday life.
The content aligns with the NFEC’s mission to improve financial capability across generations by promoting values-based decision-making and real-world financial skills. By normalizing financial discussions at home, the book advances financial wellness as a family value – reinforcing the belief that financial literacy begins at home and should be both accessible and engaging for all.