I always heard it was gauche, but it seems like everyone I speak with is talking about it: Whether it’s a friend of a friend, or their own monetary situation, the No. 1 thing on everyone’s minds these ...

I’m lucky to come from a wealthy family, with grandparents and a father who were well-versed in their finances. They’ve passed, as has my dad (their son), and my mom is now the main communicator about ...