Bulletproof Your Bank Account During the Pandemic
Emergency funds are made for such a time as this. If you have one, youâre probably thanking your past self for the peace of mind you have because of that pile of cash. As you [Read More]
Article Category: Family Finances
6 Tips for Negotiating More College Financial Aid
If your decision on which college your child attends depends on financial aid packages and-or scholarships, make sure you’re absolutely certain of your options. When financial aid packages aren’t sufficient to cover costs, you can [Read More]
5 Easy Ways to Say âI Love Youâ
If gift-giving isnât your strong suit, occasions like Valentineâs Day are likely to bring on stress and worry, but procrastinating will only serve to elevate your unease. Follow these steps to simplify your shopping, [Read More]
Tips for Filing Taxes with Dependent Children
As parents of a newly turned one-year-old, Michael and Karis Watts say filing their income tax returns have not changed much after having a child. âWe werenât worried about filing with our child for the [Read More]
Should I Leave an Inheritance for My Sibling?
Now thatâs a loaded question, and the answer is, âit dependsâ . . . on your siblingâs situation. Most often, clients leave assets for a sibling in three situations: (1) the sibling is aging and [Read More]
12 Tips: How to Pay for College without Taking Out Loans
Start by getting good grades in high school. Your GPA and ACT/SAT scores will award you merit scholarships without even having to apply for them. Many schools have charts and scholarship calculators where prospective students [Read More]
Spring Home Upgrade Ideas
After a long winter cooped up indoors, spring is the perfect time to start re-imagining your home and making fresh, welcoming upgrades. These project ideas â some big, some small â can help breathe [Read More]
How Much House Can I Afford?
Step 1: Start with a Solid Foundation Before trying to find out how much house you can afford, determine if youâre financially ready to buy a home by asking yourself these questions: Am I debt-free [Read More]
Dave Says
Dear Dave, I have cousins who are thinking about moving back to Connecticut from Virginia. Theyâll be renting for a while, and I have an unoccupied rental house. Do you think renting to family is [Read More]
5 Money Moves to Make Before the End of 2017
Before December 31, 2017, you need to make sure youâve done everything you can to maximize your retirement savings and minimize the taxes youâll pay in 2018. Youâve probably allowed this area to go on [Read More]