Awkwarddddd, am I right? This may be one of those uncomfortable conversations that is so important to have. It’s so much better to have these discussions with your parents well ahead while they are healthy, both mentally and physically. The problem is, oftentimes, children wait for the unfortunate circumstances of disability or death to occur before reaching out to their parent’s trusted professionals. Or even worse, they don’t know who those people are, and it takes them months to dig up some sort of phone number. Talk about awkward and stressful.

Being prepared financially can go along way to reducing stress and allowing you to enjoy the new life that you are bringing into the world.

Only 16.4 percent of U.S. high school students are required to take a personal finance course. It's up to you as a parent to teach your children financial basics. Here are 5 steps to get you started on the right foot.

Teaching your child about finances at a younger age will provide them with a better understanding of the role that money plays in their everyday lives.

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