Kids learn by watching adults. Talks are nice, but your actions as an adult are what really matters. Seeing you exercise regularly teaches them the value of fitness. Likewise, your habits can influence theirs.
My parents modeled smart financial choices during the inflation-laden and tough 1970s. Mom used a calculator to manage her Stop and Shop grocery store budget. With oil prices soaring then, we kept the thermostat low to save energy, even during the cold Massachusetts winters. These early lessons taught me a valuable principle: Control what you can control. This is what we financial professionals advise for our clients during periods of economic uncertainty.
