“Every crisis presents us with opportunities. The pandemic has resulted in a jump in the savings rate, most of which is in accounts earning little to nothing. And the shutdown made many of us realize [Read More]
Upromise, the leading college savings rewards program, has compiled an infographic of 10 Things Parents Should Know About College Savings. Key among them is the power of making regular contributions to tax-free 529 college savings plans. [Read More]
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Most of us have set ambitious goals to live healthier in 2021, make sound financial moves and maybe graduate from athleisure attire to wearing real pants again. (Maybe.) The key to sticking with New Year’s [Read More]
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We have a massive opportunity to impact our children’s lives, for better or worse. I have three incredible boys, and I want to do everything in my power to raise them well. One of our [Read More]
Emergency funds are made for such a time as this. If you have one, you’re probably thanking your past self for the peace of mind you have because of that pile of cash. As you [Read More]
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]
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. “We weren’t worried about filing with our child for the [Read More]
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