Kids are inherently expensive, even for the most frugal families and the most careful financial planners. And although your bundle of joy comes with a host of costs you need to prepare for, there’s no reason to make having a baby even more expensive than it has to be. Unfortunately, many parents make money mistakes
Teens and money seem to be mutually exclusive—if our kids don’t learn the right lessons early, they’re likely to make big financial mistakes. It doesn’t help that they’ve got to learn most of these important lessons before they enter college. But, as parents, we often don’t give our teens enough credit. They are quick learners,
Dear kids, We are very proud of you for getting into college! You’ve done a great job applying for financial aid and saving your earnings from your summer job. Now, it’s time to have “the talk”. Don’t worry, not that “talk”! It’s about something much more terrifying: money. We know that your savings and financial
Teaching children how to handle money responsibly is one of the most important things a parent can do to prepare them for adult life. Helping kids understand the value of money from an early age can provide the perfect platform for financial prudence when adulthood comes around. While everyone’s financial circumstances are different, the theories
When you have a baby, it’s hard to imagine that baby retiring from a 40-year career. But it’ll happen. If you’ve already figured out your retirement plan and have all of your financial ducks in a row, there are ways to start setting up your children for financial independence from the time they’re born that
With the summer about halfway over, it’s time to start thinking about going back to school. Even if you think you have a few weeks of summer fun left, the sooner you start gathering the necessities like back to school clothes, the better. This is no different with the traditional back to school clothes. But