Jill and Mark discuss the rise of "helicopter parenting" in the workplace— why mom and dad need to back off. Then, they help Marie, a caller with a newborn and a toddler, figure out how to start saving for college. They dig into whether Trump Accounts or 529s make more sense, and how to keep things fair between her children. Plus: Are young people really spending too much money on McDonald's?
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The Helicopter Parents Have Entered the Workplace | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
Jill and Mark discuss the rise of "helicopter parenting" in the workplace— why mom and dad need to back off. Then, they help Marie, a caller with a newborn and a toddler, figure out how to start saving for college. They dig into whether Trump Accounts or 529s make more sense, and how to keep things
Published August 13, 2026, 11:00 AM
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