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Flight #132: Blessing or Curse? How to Ensure Your Financial Gifts Help Without Hurting

Jun 19, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

How can high-income professionals and first-generation millionaires support their adult children or grandchildren without creating a sense of entitlement? When does financial help empower the next generation, and when does it accidentally hold them back? In this episode, Charlie Mattingly sits down with Amelie Riendl, an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), to tackle the complex emotional and financial dynamics of giving to "adult-ish" kids. Take The Pilot Wealth Index to find out if you are on track for retirement! You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/5n8bafs3