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How to Keep a Family Reunion Going for Decades, According to a Family That's Done It for Over 40 Years
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (1204+ words) Don't just plan a one-off family reunion. Establish a legacy that lives on for generations. 42 years ago, my grandfather, his cousins and their parents organized the first of what would become a biannual family reunion with well over 100 relatives in…...
Living Benefits: The Life Insurance You Don't Have to Die to Use
2+ week, 2+ day ago (860+ words) Millions of Americans have no protection for unexpected health costs in retirement. The answer isn't health insurance. For many Americans, all the advice they have heard about retirement is the same — save, save, save. While it is essential to save,…...
Want to Give Money to a Child in Your Family? Here Are Your Best Options
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1074+ words) Unsure how to save for a child's future? Here's a look at the most common account types for starting their nest egg, even if you don't know what they'll need at 18. What is the best way to save money for…...
2 Awkward Talks to Have With Your Kids Before They're 18 (Not 'That' One)
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (218+ words) Stephen Dunbar, Executive Vice President of Equitable Advisors’ Georgia, Alabama, Gulf Coast Branch, has built a thriving financial services practice where he empowers others to make informed financial decisions and take charge of their future. Dunbar oversees a territory that…...
How Can a Professor Protect Herself From Students Making Unfair Demands?
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (484+ words) Two students wanted to reschedule a final exam so they could visit Italy with family, and when their professor refused, citing a posted long-standing and universal rule, they muttered about filing a grievance. What's next? Under what circumstances should university…...
I'm a Financial Adviser and Mom: 6 Money Lessons I Teach My Kids and Clients
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1327+ words) It's never too early to get started understanding wealth — and what generations who came before you did to set you on your path. I never thought I'd be a financial adviser, but I always knew I wanted to be a…...
One Financial Detail That Can Cost You After a Divorce
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (963+ words) Divorce does not separate credit card debt. Here is what can follow you and how to protect your credit. Spring often brings a sense of fresh starts, and for some families, that includes moving forward with a separation or divorce....
What Financial Lessons Are Your Kids Learning by Watching You?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (668+ words) Children are constantly absorbing financial lessons from their parents, so it's crucial to be aware that your own behaviors shape how your children will manage their money as adults. Every April, Financial Literacy Month prompts a familiar question: "Are we…...
I Spend More Time With My Phone Than My Family. Will Retirement Fix That?
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (1066+ words) Older adults spend more time on screens than any other age group — and retirement doesn't automatically change that. Here's what might actually help. A hard truth I’ve recently had to accept: I spend more time each day with my phone…...
How to Ensure Your Kids Never Hear, 'We Might Lose the House"
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1198+ words) Instead of seeing retirement planning as a game of optimizing returns, try to view it as building a plan that keeps your family steady when life punches first. I grew up in a small town in western Oklahoma, the youngest…...