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Robin Taub
Robin Taub is a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA,âŻCA), keynote speaker, and awardâwinning author specializing in financial literacy. She is best known for her book The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and MoneyâSmart for Life, published on April 6, 2021.
Early Life and Education
Taub earned a Bachelor of Commerce with High Distinction from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. She was granted her CPA, CA designation in 1989 and completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountantsâ inâdepth tax course.[1]
Career
Taub began her professional journey at two of Canadaâs Big Four accounting firms, gaining expertise in audit and taxation. She then pursued roles in real estate and spent five years in derivatives marketing at Citibank Canada.
Transitioning into public speaking and consultancy, she focuses on workshops and keynote presentations aimed at parents, advisors, and financial services professionals to promote intergenerational financial education.[2]
The Wisest Investment (2021)
Published April 6, 2021, The Wisest Investment guides parents through five pillars of money managementâearn, save, spend, share, and investâusing worksheets and practical advice tailored to children's developmental stages
It received several accolades:
- Institute for Financial Literacyâs Best Adult Book (EIFLE), 2022
- NYC Big Book Awardsâ Distinguished Favorite in Personal Finance, U.S. edition, 2024[3]
Media coverage & influence
Taubâs expertise has been featured in major Canadian media outlets:
- The Globe and Mail on her strategies for children navigating a cashless world [4]
- MoneySense on her techniques, including chore-and-allowance frameworks and entrepreneurial experiences [5]
She advised parents to start allowances at age five and emphasized teaching financial responsibility through realâworld lessons.[6]
In interviews and articles, Taub highlighted âteachable momentsâ (e.g., passing through a grocery store or using an ATM) and encouraged ageâappropriate frameworks for financial education [7]
Podcasts & forums
Taub has appeared on notable podcasts such as Rational Reminder and Money Isnât Scary, where she shared actionable frameworks for teaching kids financial responsibility. [8]
On Reddit's PersonalFinanceCanada, users referenced her Rational Reminder episode:
âToday we are tackling the vitally important subject of financial literacy from the standpoint of parents wanting to educate their children⌠Robin Taub⌠we cannot wait to share this highly actionable and impactful conversation.â [9]
Redditors applauded her age-specific approach:
âRobin Taubâs new book is a good read. It has chapters that cover different ages and what is appropriate for them to be learning.â [10]
Speaking engagements
As a professional speaker, Taub delivers keynotes and workshops in educational and financial services settings. Notable endorsements include presentations for William Blair, Northwestern Mutual, CPA Ontario, and events such as FDIC panels and Financial Literacy Month programs.
Personal life
Taub resides in Toronto with her husband, Jonathan Taub. They have two adult children, whom she describes as âmostly moneyâsmart.â She enjoys snowboarding, cycling, strength training, and attending concerts. In one notable anecdote, she even met Bruce Springsteen backstage.
Selected bibliography
- The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and MoneyâSmart for Life (2021)
External Links
References
- â The Wisest Investment by Robin Taub
- â When and how to introduce Finance/Money concepts to kids?
- â Book by Robin Taub
- â Robin Taub:Personal Finance Keynote Speaker
- â 6 strategies for teaching kids about money
- â How allowances can teach your kids about money
- â How young is too young?
- â How to Raise Money-Smart Kids with Robin Taub
- â "The Wisest Investment: Teaching Kids About Money with Robin Taub" â Rational Reminder Podcast
- â Financial literacy for children