How to Teach Kids About Money | Financial Literacy & Generational Wealth

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse (F3), Certified Financial Therapist and host Jaelyn Vickery sits down with Marc Changnon, a financial consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals and families strengthen their financial futures. Together, they explore why some families naturally pass down healthy money habits while others unintentionally pass down financial stress and uncertainty. From normalizing money conversations with children to the power of mentorship and coachability, Marc shares practical wisdom gained from decades of working with families across different financial backgrounds. Whether you're a parent, mentor, educator, or someone looking to build a stronger financial legacy, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about how wealth is created and how it's sustained across generations. This Episode • Why financial literacy should begin long before adulthood • The impact of open money conversations within families • What 20 years in financial consulting revealed about generational wealth • Why coachability is one of the greatest predictors of financial success • How mentorship influences financial confidence and lifelong decision-making • Practical ways families can include children in everyday money conversations About the Guest Marc Changnon is a retired financial consultant who spent more than 20 years helping individuals and families improve their financial well-being. Throughout his career, he also worked extensively with young adults, helping them discover their strengths, identify career paths aligned with their personalities, and develop the confidence needed to pursue meaningful futures. His passion for financial literacy, mentorship, and preparing the next generation continues to shape the conversations he has today. Share Your Money Story Have a real-life money question, experience, challenge, or breakthrough you'd like to share? Submit your story at jaevic.com or email [[email protected]] for a chance to be featured on a future episode. Work With Jae Vic Interested in financial therapy, money & credit coaching, or financial wellness programming? Visit jaevic.com to learn more and schedule a consultation. Connect With Finance, Fitness & Finesse Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn: @financefitnessfinesse Host: @jaelynvickery Business: @dimensionalwealth Website: jaevic.com Email: [[email protected]] #GenerationalWealth #FinancialLiteracy #FamilyFinance #MoneyConversations #FinancialEducation #YouthFinancialLiteracy #FinancialConfidence #MoneyHabits #ParentingAndMoney #FinancialPlanning #WealthEducation #F3 #JaeVic #YNWYB #FinanceFitnessFinesse #WCIA3 #DimensionalWealth #GGMarketingLLC #FinancialTherapy #FinancialWellness #MoneyMindset #PersonalFinance