Did you know that how you were raised and what you witnessed about money impact how you spend and save?  Guest Michelle Francis is the owner of Life Story Financial in Denver whose slogan is: "Money is the heart of our life story," as well as a mom to three, two who have Phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare metabolic disease diagnosed at birth.  She's found in her work as a financial planner that our life story and upbringing affect how we use money.  The second in a series about financial planning and sharing our money stories, Developing Family Money Smarts relates to the How to Talk about Money episode with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury.  Francis and host Annette Hines discuss the importance of sharing our stories and money history to identify what motivates us so we can accomplish financial goals and spend mindfully. They also touch on impacts on families with complex medical needs of U.S. formula shortage earlier in 2022.  Learn more on our website: https://specialneedscompanies.com/developing-family-money-smarts/ as well as on the Life Story Financial website: http://www.lifestoryfp.com/ Have an idea for a podcast episode or a guest you'd like to hear? Share it with us: https://specialneedscompanies.com/podcasts/Have you been searching for a law firm that understands the unique challenges of your family? We can help you at Special Needs Law Group put legal planning in place to protect you and your loved ones now and in the future. Book a free call today with our team or contact us via our website: specialneeds-law.com/contact.