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Who Counts as Family on a Mobile Phone Plan?
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (1034+ words) Family phone plans aren't just for parents and kids anymore. Here's who can share a plan, how much you can save and what to watch out for before you bundle. A family phone plan can offer real savings when you…...
6 Practical Steps to Help Keep Your Student Focused on College Rather Than the Financial Strain
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1206+ words) Too many students drop out of college because of the financial strain. This six-step plan can help families plan for the full extent of costs and get timely aid that sees students through to graduation. College enrollment has been declining…...
I'm a Financial Literacy Expert: Bubble-Wrapping Our Kids Robbed Them of Resilience. Now What?
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (1276+ words) By raising them to think they're amazing no matter what and lifting them over obstacles, we left them unprepared to work in the real world. We need to teach them engagement, not entitlement. We meant well " but by overprotecting, overpraising…...
5 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Giving Back, From a Financial Planner
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (1024+ words) Teaching kids generosity goes beyond simple rules and can involve fun, practical strategies, such as letting them lead the giving, volunteering together and more. Some lessons we teach our kids come naturally, such as saying "please" or "thank you." Others…...
When Helping Mom and Dad Hurts Your Wallet
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (916+ words) New research shows how assisting an aging parent with expenses can strain your own finances. If you're among the nearly one in four Americans who are providing financial support to an aging parent, chances are you're feeling the squeeze " emotionally…...
Advisers Face a Fiduciary Challenge When Discussing Alternatives to Trump Accounts
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (1254+ words) While Trump Accounts offer some benefits for early savings, investment advisers need to be cautious when recommending alternatives like 529 plans or Roth IRAs, as those suggestions could create fiduciary conflicts. One of the most talked-about provisions of the One Big…...
YouTube AI Age Verification: Safety and Privacy Risks Unpacked
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (789+ words) The promise of safer screens meets the reality of sensitive data. YouTube is essentially the living room of the internet. It contains billions of videos and content on many different topics and is often used as a search engine for…...
How the 2025 Child Tax Credit Rules Impact Single Parents
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (895+ words) New changes to family tax credits, like the Child Tax Credit, will impact the eligibility of some households. For many single parents, applying for available federal tax credits and deductions can be a lifeline to support their families each year....
Five Money Moves to Make Before Your First Child Arrives: A Financial Guide
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (1168+ words) I wish I'd known some of these when I was an expectant parent. These important steps include establishing an emergency fund, budgeting for new expenses, securing life insurance and more. Having children can turn your life and finances upside down....
Money for Your Kids? Three Key Ways Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Impacts Your Child's Finances
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (770+ words) The Trump tax bill could help your child with future education and homebuying costs. Here's how. Recently, President Donald Trump signed a key piece of legislation. The "Trump megabill," also known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), is expected…...