Family Meeting Time
I decided to take it a step further and organized a small family gathering to talk about ‘financial literacy.’ If the meal was illuminating, this was going to be instructive. ‘Let’s talk about investing and budgets,’ I said nonchalantly as they got settled. Important thing, huh? James, my kid, nodded, playing along but a little puzzled. Dollar signs were virtually whirling in Sarah’s and Emily’s eyes as they glanced at one another. It was the ideal time to learn more.
Family Meeting Time
All About The Benjamins
I began offering some advice, fairly basic stuff, but their focus veered off course like leaves in the wind. ‘Investment opportunity,’ Sarah said, their eyes sparkling as if they were in a casino. “So, how much can we expect on returns?” Emily said. She paid less attention to the real lesson and more attention to the cash signs. Every time I tried to give them a budget suggestion, their eyes were elsewhere, focused on how they might share in the success.
All About The Benjamins
