In every conversation we asked, “What did you learn from your parents about money?” Everyone’s initial response? Nothing. 

Yet as our conversation continued, something wonderful happened. Each person started sharing stories about what they learned from their parents actions, not words. We heard about work ethic, religious practices, side hustles and other practices that help shape how they thought about money.  

We tend to think of traditions as stories that are passed down or understandings shared among family and community members. The  reality is that traditions are rooted in actions. This seems to be especially true when it comes to learning about money. Some of these lessons we heard about are hard and some are heartwarming. All of them shaped how they made choices with their finances.

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