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Ready to Launch? A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Get Ready Financially to Leave the Nest (Ep 168)

For Better and Worth
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Join us for a real and fun conversation about the transition from a full house to an empty nest. We share our personal experiences launching our daughters, covering everything from the importance of financial transparency to the practical skills every young adult needs. We discuss the anxieties kids face, the temptation for parents to shelter them, and the power of letting them put what you've taught them into practice. Discover how to build a strong foundation of budgeting, saving, and responsibility that empowers your kids to confidently step into their future. You don't want to miss it! When it happens: This one's for you, the parents of teens and young adults on the brink of independence! If you're wondering how to turn conversations about money from awkward to awesome and want to give your kids a launchpad for success (without them boomeranging back to your basement), you've come to the right place. Let's get them ready to soar! This Podcast is sponsored by American Heritage Credit Union. To learn more and open an account go to: www.AHCU.co/ForBetterandWorth Our website: www.forbetterandworth.com Get Ericka's book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have Check out our local TV spotlight Connect with us: Instagram: @forbetterandworth YouTube: @forbetterandworth Ericka: @erickayoungofficial Chris: @1cbyoung

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