If you don’t have a will, or it’s been some time since the drafting of yours, you’re probably wondering what estate planning costs today. Looking for legal help isn’t like shopping for new shoes; it’s not easy to compare legal fees online. Estate planning doesn’t…
Meal prepping is a big food trend these days, especially on sites like Instagram, where influencers layout beautiful pictures of perfectly portioned meals for the week. And there’s a reason preparing your meals in advance has become such a big trend; it can save you…
Congratulations! Perhaps you’ve just become a new mother. Or maybe you’re just starting to get your finances in order. Either way, these are both important milestones that deserve recognition. As a parent, your number one priority is most likely saving for your kids’ future and…
There’s no doubt about it – college is expensive. Students who want to lower the soaring costs of higher education look to community college as a more affordable option. At community college, you can get a two-year degree or transfer your credits to a four-year…
In a GoBankingRates.com survey, more than 5,000 respondents identified the number one financial topic they wished they’d learned as teenagers in school. The six possible answers included: How to create and stick to a budget How taxes work The importance of credit scores/building credit How…
Financial education is essential and should start as early in life as possible. While the number of schools adding personal finance to their curricula continues to grow, many kids don’t get taught about managing money at school or home. What’s one way to help teach…
The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the financial situation of this country and its people. The effect is felt most by the economic impacts of shutdowns and other various restrictive measures. But another casualty of the pandemic quietly added another financial blow for many…
“You’ll need $2.8 million to take care of your child for their life.” I’ve never heard a sentence more deafening than that. My husband and I sat there, staring blankly back at our financial advisor. I swear I could feel my heart slow, and my…
As a parent, we always want to do what’s best for our children. Paying for a college education is a difficult choice to make for several reasons. But, no one wants their kids to be weighed down with tens of thousands of dollars of student…
While we haven’t put the pandemic behind us yet, students all over the country are heading back to school this fall. And that means many parents have back-to-school shopping lists in hand. Back-to-school shopping is one of the biggest retail seasons of the year, according…
Have you wanted to set up an allowance system for your kids but struggle with consistency? It’s so easy to forget to take out cash or to miss a weekly allowance. Or even mix up those money jars. Cash allowances can also be problematic when…
We’ve been in the middle of a huge, nationwide experiment with remote working. Many non-essential workers were asked to work from home. Even some doctors were diagnosing patients remotely, using new high-speed video chat services. Employees who’ve not previously been allowed to work remotely got…
Of all the decisions you make in life, estate planning is one of the most important. An estate plan is essential for protecting your family after you’re gone. When done correctly, an estate plan will ensure your final wishes are carried out while minimizing taxes…
Whether you’re already a stay at home parent, or considering the possibility, money is a primary concern. When deciding to have one parent stay home, your priority is figuring out how to live on less income. But you also need to understand that the parent…
One of the most important jobs we have as parents is to teach our children how to navigate the adult world. An important skill they’ll need to master is managing their money. Starting while they’re young is a good plan but if you’ve missed that…
According to a report by Merrill, over three-quarters of parents provide financial support to their adult children. From allowing their kids to live at home to paying for their cell phone bills or even footing their student loan payments – parents are giving grown children…
It seems like just yesterday your teenager was in a children’s car seat. But now your teen is ready to borrow the keys. You might have mixed emotions about them getting behind the wheel. But you’re definitely concerned about the cost of adding your new…
You’ve heard the saying, “hope for the best but prepare for the worst,” and maybe you’ve taken it to heart. You’re getting ready to buy life insurance and researching disability insurance plans. Perhaps you’ve even written down some information on ‘in case of emergency documents’….
Your family is growing! Whether this is your first time becoming a mom or not, preparing to have a baby brings a whirlwind of feelings, emotions, and worries. One of the biggest concerns moms-to-be face is a financial one. You may have seen estimates that…
When you’re financially savvy and on your way to a secure retirement, you may believe you already know the steps to achieve financial independence. But when you’re climbing out of debt and just taking control of your money, financial security might seem entirely out of…