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. Learn In This Episode • Why financial literacy should begin long before adulthood • The impact of open money conversations within families • 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, or moment that shaped how you think about money? Submit your money story with this form or at jaevic.com or email financefitnessfinesse@gmail.com. Your story could be featured in a future episode. WORK WITH A FINANCIAL THERAPIST or MONEY COACH Ready to build a healthier relationship with money? Dimensional Wealth offers financial therapy, money coaching services, and financial wellness programs. Learn more at jaevic.com to schedule a free consultation. CONNECT WITH F3 Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @financefitnessfinesse Host: @jaelynvickery | @dimensionalwealth Read more about the episode: jaevic.com/blog | Email: financefitnessfinesse@gmail.com Send in your money story for a chance to be featured on the show! #GenerationalWealth #FinancialLiteracy #FamilyFinance #MoneyConversations #FinancialEducation #YouthFinancialLiteracy #FinancialConfidence #MoneyHabits #ParentingAndMoney #FinancialPlanning #WealthEducation #F3 #JaeVic #YNWYB #FinanceFitnessFinesse #WCIA3 #DimensionalWealth #GGMarketingLLC #FinancialTherapy #FinancialWellness #MoneyMindset #PersonalFinance