I recently had a similar chat with my two. My oldest had called asking for advise about a co-worker request - “just until paycheck day, for a family death in Mexico” [note that the next paycheck was scheduled to arrive in 2-3 days]. We had a conversation about not sharing private financial information or bonus income, without good reason. And suggested that she either consider us as her financial advisers, or hire her own. But that co-workers/friends were possibly not good options. I’ve been going through “finance 101” with her since freshman year, and we’re at a pretty good place with me offering suggestions and asking questions when she prompts, but, staying to the side otherwise. Not perfect, but we’re talking …