Personal finance articles related to the delicate balance of money and relationships.
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…
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…
Honesty is the best policy. It’s one of the most important lessons virtually every family tries to instill in their children. But is honesty still the best policy when it comes to family finances and money problems? Yes. Families who are facing money problems should…
Your kids will be bringing report cards home soon, and you may be getting ready to hand out some cash for good grades. And if that isn’t the deal you have with your kids, you’ve probably thought about it at some point. Should I be…