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How Can Parents Raise Money-Savvy Kids?

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Guardian & Conservatorships: What’s Involved When Caring For An Adult?

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We know the thought of creating an estate plan might make your head spin. But failing to do so can cause way more mind-numbing, stressful, and time-consuming efforts later.  Creating power of attorney (POA) documents as part of an estate plan assigns an individual the authority to make decisions in financial or medical matters for […]

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 […]

Why Is It Important For Women To Get Life Insurance? [And How Much Should They Get?]

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If you have a love-hate relationship with insurance, you’re not alone. You love the peace of mind and protection insurance provides but hate seeing premium payments leave your bank account. Buying health, auto, disability, or homeowners/renter’s insurance helps protect you from being financially devastated by severe illnesses, injuries, accidents, or other events that could happen. […]

Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk (About Your Finances) [Book Review]

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Whether you have your financial house in order or you’re still learning to manage your money, you might find yourself in the position of taking charge of your parent’s finances. If you think you and your parents are too young to worry about their financial futures, please reconsider. While we all hope our Mom’s and […]

What Are The Best Ways To Help Aging Parents Financially?

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Whether you’re just starting to take control of your finances or already working toward financial independence, you might also be thinking about a common financial fear – your aging parents and their money. Are they financially prepared for retirement? Is their retirement plan to just keep working? Will they need your financial help? The answers […]

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 […]

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 […]

Can I Buy My Parents’ House [And Is It A Good Idea]?

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