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What Are The Best Ways For Keeping My Family Safe From Identity Theft?

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Thanks to data breach after data breach, online security and identity theft are at the forefront of most adults’ minds. Most of us work pretty hard to keep ourselves safe online. We log out of public computers after using them. We create different usernames. And we change our passwords regularly. We even resist the urge […]

What Are The Best Money Books For Teens And Young Adults?

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As your kids get older, everything they want and need seems to get more expensive. You think about money a lot, and you’ll notice money is on your teen’s mind more often too. Whether it’s spending money to go out with friends, earning money from their first job, saving money for college, or investing money […]

What Money Games And Activities Are Best For Teens?

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When it comes to teaching kids about money, we know starting early is a smart decision! There are terrific resources to help young children learn their first financial lessons. But what can we use to teach older kids and teens about money? Are there money games and activities, or apps and books to keep their […]

Is It A Bad Idea To Loan Money To Family Or Friends?

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In a financial pinch, turning to friends and family for a little financial help seems like a good option. After all, what could go wrong? Plenty. Many people have horror stories about personal loans destroying and ending relationships. It would be challenging to find anyone who hasn’t seen the effects of what money transactions between […]

Is Mediation a Good Way To Save Money On a Divorce?

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Your relationship is ending. On top of the stress, emotions, and decisions involved in going your separate ways, worrying about money is keeping you up at night. You know you need to protect yourself and your financial future but paying a lawyer thousands of dollars really concerns you too. You’ll both end up broke if the […]

How Do I Budget When My Partner Is A Spender?

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You dreamt of the day you’d join your life with the person who makes your soul happy. Your nearly flawless alignment has been almost surprising. However, as “mine” and “yours” have become “ours,” one subject remains sore: finances. You’ve done the work of calculating the perfect budget with a place for everything and everything in […]

Should We Be Discussing Money Troubles With Others?

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In our culture, talking about money – especially money troubles – can be uncomfortable. Money feels like a very personal topic. And, like discussing politics and religion, it’s a topic laden with the potential for judgment and scrutiny. Telling others our income or how much we save can come across as egotistical. And sharing our […]

What Should I Do About My Parents’ Debt?

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Managing your finances is a complicated endeavor with a lot of independently moving parts. You may have children to support, day to day bills to cover, debts to pay off and a retirement to plan. And, to throw even more into the mix, you may come to a point where you need to intervene in […]

Is Cosigning For A Loan Ever A Good Idea?

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An internet search of the term “cosigning a loan” quickly reveals it’s a terrible idea. And there are valid reasons for much of the negativity. Helping a family member or a friend by cosigning a loan is incredibly helpful for them, but significant problems arise for a cosigner when they don’t know or understand what […]

Should I Buy My Parents’ House?

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If you’re thinking about buying your parents’ house, there are many things to consider before moving forward. Buying a home is a substantial financial decision. And when a big money decision involves family, it should be carefully considered. What are the Reasons You’d Buy Your Parents’ House? You might have multiple reasons for thinking about […]

What Is Financial Abuse?

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Note: This post may contain triggers for those who have been in abusive relationships or been through sexual assault. What is Financial Abuse? It’s when the person ‘in power’ – the abuser – controls their victim’s access to money, including: controlling their spending stealing their money, credit, property, or identity denying them access to financial […]

Should I Let My Teenager Get A Part-Time Job?

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Your teenager continually begs you for money, and here they are again. You’re starting to feel like an ATM. But this time you pause, ignore their outstretched hand and say no. It’s time to set some limits here. Frustrated, your teen asks if they can get a part-time job to earn their own money. You […]

How Do I Encourage The Entrepreneurial Spirit In My Kids?

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We all want our kids to grow up and become successful right? As parents, it’s our job to teach them about money. How to earn it, save it, spend it, share it, and invest it. And learning by doing is often one of the best ways for something to stick. Research indicates kids who work […]

Do I Need A Prenuptial Agreement (Prenup)?

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“A prenup is for people who can’t or won’t commit.” “It’s like rooting against your own marriage.” When hearing the mention of the word prenup, most people express serious reservations about getting one. While it is true not everyone needs a prenup; there are important benefits–financial and otherwise–to signing a prenup before marriage. Once you […]

Should We Buy A House Together When Not Married?

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Home ownership can be a decades-long legal and financial obligation. Do it right, and you will reap all kinds of benefits. Including having a home in which to live, building equity, and a stronger credit score. Do it wrong, and you could end up on the receiving end of a financial nightmare. So, how should […]

Spending Money On A Friend’s Destination Dream Wedding

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I got married right out of college to my high school sweetheart. We were both broke after graduation and luckily our combined student loan debt was less than $10,000. We chose to have a small wedding because we wanted to get married right away. We didn’t want to take on more debt and we felt […]

Why Do So Many People Split Up Over Money?

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Research shows the more couples argue over money, the more likely their relationship is to split over money or cause divorce in a marriage. Why? Because it’s about more than just money… When you argue about money, you’re arguing about issues going deeper than the actual dollars and cents. And these are powerfully emotional issues […]

Why Is Having A Power of Attorney Document So Important?

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Power of attorney documents (POAs) are legal papers in which an individual (the principal) designates another person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to act on their behalf and make decisions on certain matters (a specific financial transaction for example) or on all matters. POAs may be limiting in actions and duration, or be all-encompassing and lifelong. They are […]

How Do I Plan For The Future Care Of My Special Needs Child?

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Your life takes a special turn when you have a special needs child. As you travel through early childhood and teenage years, your hands are held by public education and the services it offers. You attend countless meetings. And you learn how best to advocate so that your loved one receives the care and support […]

What Money Games And Activities Are Best For Young Children?

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Parents and caregivers may wonder when to start teaching young children about money. Although there is no “right” time, starting early makes the most sense! Even at two or three years of age, kids can start learning about money through your everyday family activities. Going to the store and talking about buying groceries or clothes […]

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