Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos recently discussed their children’s attitudes towards spending money on Live with Kelly and Mark. During the show, Mark mentioned that one of their children believes that using cash does not count as spending money. Kelly confirmed this but revealed that the child actually thinks that using a phone to pay for things means it didn’t cost any money.
In a humorous moment, Kelly accidentally revealed that their daughter Lola is the one with this mindset by using the word “she” to describe the child. Mark pointed out that Baby Boomers and Gen Xers are less likely to carry cash, with Kelly insisting they are not Gen Xers, only to be proven wrong by a generation chart.
Kelly shared a funny anecdote about always being the one to carry cash when they go out to dinner, despite Mark repeatedly saying he has it covered. She emphasized the importance of always carrying cash for unexpected expenses like coat checks or bathroom attendants. Mark agreed, joking that he would fail to have cash on hand when needed.
The couple bantered back and forth about the importance of carrying cash, with Mark using a sports metaphor to explain the frustration of constantly facing obstacles without being prepared. Kelly found the metaphor amusing, even if she didn’t fully understand it.
Overall, their lighthearted discussion highlighted the differences in attitudes towards cash and digital payments between generations. Live with Kelly and Mark airs on weekdays, and viewers can check their website for local listings to tune in.
