When the COVID-19 pandemic hit this past spring, billions of children around the globe were abruptly sent home from school — an anchor in so many ways. Kids have been cut off from friends and loved ones and yanked away from daily activities and passions. Many have watched their loved ones get sick or have
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
There’s a lot to take care of in the lead-up to having a baby. If you don’t have a life insurance policy but plan to have a baby in the next year or so, it’s a good time to consider getting one. Here’s why: 1. You’ll likely get a better rate The way life insurance
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
The lack of planning happening around child care in my household right now is laughable. Since March, my husband and I have been sharing work and child care responsibilities, white-knuckling it through most days. Now we’re heading into a fall with no daycare for our younger kid (it’s small, crowded and after months of paying
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted family routines around the world. For families with children who have special needs, such as children with medical conditions or developmental disabilities, these disruptions are amplified. Public uncertainty makes schedules unpredictable and maintaining previous routines a challenge. Kids with special needs and their parents may feel anxious,