03/26/2026
When is a good time to start talking to your adult children about money? Here’s what I've seen some of the most successful families do, and when they start involving their children in financial discussions:
When they graduate college, and start working at their first job
- Why? They need to understand their work benefits and start building retirement assets early. Knowing how a 401(k) or their Insurance benefits work and how to optimize those resources is crucial.
When they express an interest in investing
- Why? They have to know the potential tax implications of a non-qualified account. Long and Short term Capital gains tax, Ordinary Income tax consequences, etc.
Bonus = learning the historical trends of the market, and how to react responsibly to market fluctuations can make or break a portfolio.
When they start asking questions about their parents’ plan for retirement
- Why? When the parents intend to leave something behind for children to inherit, there are Estate Tax implications to possibly consider. Not for the parents, but for the children who will inherit the assets.
When they are ready to move out and start living independently
- Why? Cash flow and expenses will change significantly. Budgeting won’t look the same when you have to pay rent, utilities, groceries, and other essentials. If they also intend to progress their own financial planning alongside, it is imperative they connect with an advisor who can help them find the balance
When they express an interest in learning about money
- Why? Because their first impressions of finances come from the family. Any headstart they can get in their own financial planning journey will only be advantageous to them.
We are doing the next generation a disservice if we don’t talk to them about money when they’re curious about it.
Are you a parent who intends to leave assets behind for children to inherit?
Are you a young professional who has recently graduated and is navigating the first few years of a career?
Reach out and let’s connect.
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