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Plan Financially For Your Kids to Return Home

These strategies can help you get ahead of your kids returning home after college.
A lifetime trust can help pay for things like college, healthcare and emergency expenses.
Family

Do Your Kids Need a Roth IRA?

Opening a Roth IRA for your kids can be a great way to save for college.
For many families, a Roth IRA may be a better savings choice than a 529 plan.
Family

Create a Family Budget to Teach Financial Discipline

Financial discipline for families can be a challenge, but a budget helps you stay on track.
You can make financial discipline as a family easier by making smart choices and forming positive habits.
Family

New Ways to Give This Holiday Season

These budget-friendly gift-giving ideas can spark inspiration for a meaningful season.
There are many ways to create meaningful gifts that have more to do with the heart than money.
Family

Protect Your Money During a Divorce

Money is an integral part of family life, which is why it's important to consider it during a divorce.
Conversations about how to handle finances while separating from your spouse may not be easy.
Family

Making the Best Family Investments

A few key considerations will help you plan your family investments.
Having a family changes your investment strategy.
Family

Budgeting Tips for New Parents

Here are five tips to help you start budgeting for your kids' future even before they arrive.
Along with the joys of watching your kids grow and thrive come the costs of providing for them as they become young adults.
Family

Start Planning Your Family's Financial Future

Family financial planning should include savings, insurance and investments.
Thinking ahead allows you to build and sustain wealth that supports your family's best interests.
Retirement

Handing Down Wealth

Leave behind the legacy you want.
Even if you don't consider yourself wealthy, you may have more assets than you think.
Family

Tips to Help You Teach Your Kids Good Financial Habits

Use these tips to get started teaching money management at home.
Teaching your children how to manage money at home gives you an opportunity to share your family's financial values while teaching an important life skill.
Family

Executor Responsibilities for Wills and Trusts

If you have assets you plan to leave to loved ones, here's why you might want to choose an executor.
You must trust any potential executor and believe they can handle the responsibility.
Family

Try These Low-Cost Ideas for At-Home Fun

Don't let tight quarters ruin your fun. Try these inexpensive ideas to keep the fun flowing at home.
You just need to get creative to tap into your existing stockpile of fun.
Saving

How to Save for a Wedding

You can have the wedding of your dreams, even on a budget.
A beautiful, meaningful wedding doesn't have to break the bank.
College

Start Saving for College Early

Once you establish a college savings habit, you can increase your contributions over time.
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged way to invest money for your child's future college expenses.
Family

Should You Open a Joint Bank Account

Opening a bank account with your partner is an opportunity to talk about your shared goals.
Regardless of what you and your partner choose, it's important to have honest financial discussions often.
Family

3 Ways to Teach Your Kids Financial Literacy

Set your kids up for a healthy financial future.
You don't need to be a financial expert to teach your kids healthy spending habits.

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