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We have the delightful opportunity to work with multi-generation clients. The difference in each generation surrounding what they value, how they view money, and where they place importance on things versus experiences is fascinating. Each generation has a different outlook on life and their opinions surrounding happiness.

In our work with multi-generations, we find it exciting to see how youth gain a different perspective when they hear what their grandparents or parents did to earn money when they were young. It provides them with a sense of understanding and appreciation for the sacrifices of older generations. I believe it also deepens the relations between the generations. I certainly value the stories I have heard about the financial challenges, successes, and failures of my parents and grandparents.

We are preparing for a youth financial summer camp next year. It will provide young people the opportunity to learn about money while they are still forming ideas and habits they can take into adulthood. One of our presentations will focus on ways they can make money through creative summer jobs. For this purpose, we are compiling information to share with the next generation and would love to learn about your experience as a youth. In the next month, we will be sending an email asking a few basic questions such as:

As a teenager, what did you do for summer work?
How much did you earn doing that job?
How many hours did you work each day?
What time did you go to work?
How did you get to and from work (walk, bus, parent, bike)?
What did you love about that job?
What valuable lessons did you learn?

Please help us by answering the questions. Your response will be anonymous unless you wish to be recognized. Thank you in advance for helping us guide future generations to financial success! Thank you for your business and your friendship.

SFS