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How do I start a financial planning conversation with my adult children without it feeling like a lecture?

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Ask questions rather than offering answers. “Are you getting the full employer match on your 401(k)?” or “Have you looked into a Roth IRA?” invites conversation rather than correction. Sharing that you work with a financial advisor and find it valuable — rather than telling them they should — tends to land better with younger adults and avoids them feeling like they are being talked down to about money.

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Last Updated July 27, 2026
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