Money can be a polarizing subject to discuss. We all have different perspectives, attitudes, goals, and habits when it comes to how we think about money and how we use it. Ultimately, money is a tool that we each have the opportunity to put to use for a more noble purpose. Conversations around the use of money can become even more divisive in the context of family. Our families see the best and worst of us, can love us the best and hurt us the most, and play a huge role in shaping what our lives ultimately look like. Conversations about money in the mix of family life can quickly highlight competing goals, desires, and attitudes. However, these conversations can also be an opportunity for a family to come together for a united purpose. Families that have conversations about money set themselves up well for handling the financial stresses of life that are sure to come.
