Episode 42: Talking to Your Kids About Money
Parents are powerful influences on how their children spend, save, and invest, so it’s critical to teach your kids about money early and often.
Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA®Research shows that kids learn their money habits and values from their parents, yet 69 percent of parents are reluctant to discuss money with their children. Kids are always watching, however, and parents are teaching by example - whether they realize it or not. Since parents are such powerful influencers over their children, it is critical to discuss money matters so that kids are learning from a combination of talking about money and watching their parents’ actions.
There are dozens of ways to start personal finance conversations with kids of all ages, and Kathy shares her best tips for helping kids develop healthy money habits in this value-packed episode.
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About the Author
Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA®
Kathy Longo brings over 25 years of expertise and experience to Flourish Wealth Management. Kathy is wholly dedicated to improving the life of each client and finds joy in making complex matters simple and easy to understand. She excels at asking the right questions, uncovering new possibilities and implementing the most advantageous strategies for success. Playing such a pivotal role in her clients’ lives remains an honor and a privilege. After earning a degree in Financial Planning and Counseling from Purdue University, she began her career at a small firm in Palatine, Illinois where she worked directly with clients while learning to build a viable, client-centric business. Over the years, she gained extensive knowledge and wisdom working as a wealth manager, financial planner, firm manager and business owner at notable, various sized companies in both Chicago and Minneapolis.
