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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 […]

College Students And Money: Should College Students Have Credit Cards?

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For many young adults, college is when the topic of money and finances gets real. Many college students start to manage money on their own for the first time in their lives. College students use money daily. Many have recurring bills to pay, such as rent, insurance, and tuition. They also have to pay for […]

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

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As your kids get older and become young adults, 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 […]

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 […]

How Do I Prepare For My New Baby On A Budget?

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Baby care products make up a $74 billion industry in the US, and it’s estimated the average new parent will spend tens of thousands of dollars in the first year alone. If you’re not careful, preparing for your new baby can quickly bust your budget. The industry heavily markets “must have” products you and your […]

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 […]

Have Questions About Estate Planning? Start Here

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When you first consider estate planning, you might wonder if now’s the time to act. Chances are good it is. Or it’s at least time to find answers to your questions about everything involved in creating an estate plan. Putting off estate planning because you’re young and healthy isn’t a good excuse. It’s often suggested […]

Have Questions About Your Kids and Money? Start Here

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As a parent, you have plenty of questions about your kids. And you work hard to get answers to your questions, so you raise healthy, responsible, and productive young adults. One of the topics you’ll surely address as your kids get older is money. You’ll want to teach them about earning money, spending money, and […]

Inspiring Money Stories: Always Save, But Still Treat Yourself

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Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Faith! She’s a little younger than our previous interviewees, but she’s already learned quite a bit about money. We first heard a little about Faith when she wrote a ‘post’ on her dad’s blog almost one year ago, and we thought it would be great to hear what she’s […]

How Can I Save Money But Have A Happy Halloween?

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Kids are back in school, leaves are changing colors, and the scent of pumpkin spice is in the air. Skeletons, ghosts, and spider webs decorate store aisles, and candy sales are popping up everywhere. We’re fast approaching the day that brings out the kid in all of us each year – Halloween! If you’re not […]

Is Cell Phone Insurance Really Worth The Money?

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If you haven’t ever lost or damaged your cell phone, you’ve probably had a close call at some point. You know the feeling of your phone slipping out of your hand and the sound it makes when it hits the floor. It’s a miracle your phone survived some of those drops. Maybe you’ve even misplaced […]

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 […]

The Best Ways To Save On Back-to-School Shopping

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If you’ve been to any stores in the last few weeks, you can tell it’s back-to-school shopping season. Some aisles are filled with glue sticks, folders, and backpacks. Others the latest fashions so kids can be off to school in style. The kids might not be ready to head back, but you need to begin […]

How Do Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) For Child Care Save Money?

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If you have a child in daycare or if you’ve started researching the cost of it, you’ve probably experienced some stress in finding affordable quality child care. Child care costs depend on many factors, and even though there are things you can do to save money, working parents still spend thousands of dollars each year […]

Do I Need A Living Trust In My Estate Plan?

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While it’s sometimes thought that trusts are only for the wealthy, a living trust can be useful and serve as a practical tool for the rest of us, too. But what is a living trust? And how do you know if you need a living trust as part of your estate plan? Generally, estate planning […]

How Can I Control The Costs Of My Kids’ Activities?

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It’s no secret that having kids is costly. In fact, if you believe recent estimates, it could cost well over $200,000 to raise each child. While there are expenditures like food, shelter, and clothing that are non-negotiable, other expenses are. With an ever-increasing amount of pressure on families to have their children be as involved […]

How Can I Save Money on Child Care Expenses?

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As women, we know children are a blessing. We relished the anticipation of all the cooing and codling of our sweet new bundle of joy. While we tried not to stress about the exorbitant costs associated with hiring someone to care for him or her once we returned to work. After getting over the sticker […]

Can I Save For Retirement While Helping My Kids & Parents?

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If you’ve asked yourself how you’ll save for retirement while also financially helping your kids and parents, you’re not alone. A few years ago, the Pew Research Center reported that almost half of all adults in their 40’s or 50’s were either raising a child or supporting a grown child, while also helping a parent […]

What Resources Are Best To Introduce Investing To My Teen?

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In a recent GoBankingRates.com survey, more than 5,000 respondents were asked to identify the number one financial topic they wished they’d learned in school, from a list of six possible answers. The choices were: How to create and stick to a budget How taxes work The importance of credit scores/building credit How credit cards, loans, and interest rates […]

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

College Students And Money: Should College Students Have Credit Cards?

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

What Money Games And Activities Are Best For Teens?

How Do I Prepare For My New Baby On A Budget?

Should We Be Discussing Money Troubles With Others?

Have Questions About Estate Planning? Start Here

Have Questions About Your Kids and Money? Start Here

Inspiring Money Stories: Always Save, But Still Treat Yourself

How Can I Save Money But Have A Happy Halloween?

Is Cell Phone Insurance Really Worth The Money?

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

How Do I Encourage The Entrepreneurial Spirit In My Kids?

The Best Ways To Save On Back-to-School Shopping

How Do Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) For Child Care Save Money?

Do I Need A Living Trust In My Estate Plan?

How Can I Control The Costs Of My Kids’ Activities?

How Can I Save Money on Child Care Expenses?

Can I Save For Retirement While Helping My Kids & Parents?

What Resources Are Best To Introduce Investing To My Teen?

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