Often, adult children need some money from their parents. But what do you do when your parents need financial help? You won’t be alone. According to a 2019 study by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, 8% of Gen Xers and 3% of boomers say supporting their parents is a current financial priority. If it’s
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is hardly a secret. More than 50 million Americans have filed for unemployment since March, and food insecurity has risen to unprecedented levels. If you’re a parent whose financial situation has changed due to the pandemic, you may be struggling to determine the best way to convey this
It’s our new reality. Children are out of school and underfoot as parents log into Zoom meetings and respond to work emails. In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, parents are turning to virtual babysitters to help them get a few uninterrupted minutes to concentrate on work. Elizabeth Harz is CEO of Sittercity, an
New research suggests the coronavirus has changed the way parents look at food, and not necessarily for the better. The survey found parents were more likely to have made dietary changes, including snacking more often and drinking coffee in the afternoon. They were also more likely to express worry and pessimism, explained lead researcher Allison
I’ve heard several possible school-year scenarios from my friends who are scattered across the US. Some are being told that kids may be able to attend school a few days a week in the fall. Others are hearing their kids might attend classes virtually — at least at first. And some have heard that schools
Most years, families anxiously await the start of summer each year. When children return to school after spring break, the countdown is on! Parents look forward to less chaotic schedules. Children look forward to playing outside until sundown — and everyone looks forward to their family’s summer vacation. Now that we’re more than halfway through