Listen "Ep. 119 – HOW LONG SHOULD PARENTS SUPPORT THEIR ADULT CHILDREN "
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn the Merging Life and Money podcast, Marie-Jo Caesar and Emily Rassam discuss the topic of parental support for adult children. Rassam emphasizes the importance of having a comprehensive financial plan that considers long-term goals and how supporting adult children may impact those goals. She recommends having open communication and setting healthy boundaries to maintain financial balance, as well as using financial tools to ensure that children have the necessary skills and knowledge for financial independence. The conversation highlights the key themes of clear communication and careful planning to ensure that supporting adult children doesn't compromise parents' financial security in the long run. Rassam stresses the need for parents to communicate their own financial constraints and limit support duration to avoid long-term financial implications.Tune in to:Understand the value of finance management when supporting adult children's development.Engage in open dialogue and create limits around financial assistance to maintain healthy relationships.Encourage practical money management skills and discipline in your adult children.Recognize and circumvent common financial aid errors that might harm your adult children's progress.Confront the impact of traditional and cultural aspects on financial support and attitudes.The key moments in this episode are:00:26 Parental Support or Independence? Expert Insights06:19 Financial Support for Kids: How Much?09:35 Blindly supporting adult children: A warning!10:07 Teaching Adult Children Budgeting 101: Boundaries and Support12:51 Collaboration is Key: Involving Third Parties Can Ease Conversations16:35 Parents' support during COVID leads to success18:50 Unlock Financial Freedom: Master Budget Creation21:51 Marie Kondo Your Money: Learn Budgeting22:33 Sipping Wine, Talking Finance: Building Communication26:22 From Ramen Noodles to Riches: Lessons in Financial Sacrifice28:39 College Consultants: Launchpad for Debt-Free Degrees.30:48 When Should Parents Stop Supporting Adult Children?33:15 Money Talk Taboo? Cultural, Generational Divide34:05 Supporting Adult Children: 3 Critical Aspects37:02 Quote of the showSupport the showConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_financiologist_mjcaesar/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merginglifeandmoneyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDOmx_ThReq0hAC3acvMQ9gTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/https://twitter.com/mariejocaesarLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjcaesarClick this link https://mariejocaesar.com/fp-quiz to take the "What's Your Financial Personality Type” Quiz, so you can transform your financial identity and create Financial Freedom. Click this link: https://mariejocaesar.com/consult to book a FREE consultation now! Let's map out your path to financial wellness together. Your future self will thank you.
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