The earlier you start investing, the better. You’ve heard this advice before, and hopefully it’s helped you make some smart financial moves. But there’s one group that may not yet know this bit of investing wisdom: the kids in your life. Whether you have kids, grandkids, or nieces and nephews, these youngsters have an enormous asset on their side: time. Helping them get an early start with investing can give them a huge financial boost. The good news is that there are a lot of ways you can help set up the next generation for financial success. Let’s explore some options.

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Understanding why we behave the way we do with money is the first step toward transforming our relationship with it. In part one of this series, we explored the concept of money scripts—the unconscious beliefs about money that shape our financial decisions. And we dug into four dominant money scripts: money status, money worship, money avoidance, and money vigilance.

When it comes to our finances, we’re only human. We make good decisions and sometimes, not-so-good decisions. Behavioral biases play a big role in our savings, spending and investing decisions. But there’s another reason behind some of the financial decisions we make: It’s how we were brought up.

It’s fascinating to see how the world of work has evolved so drastically over the past few years. With the rise of remote work, the gig economy, and technological advancements, the traditional career path—working from your early twenties until you hit retirement in your sixties—may be a thing of the past. A new trend is emerging in its place: "temporary retirement." But what exactly does “temporary retirement” mean, and why are more people embracing it?