Estate Planning and Social Media: What Happens to Your Accounts?
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably shared a lot of personal information on social media. Whether it’s photos of your last vacation or an update about the restaurant you just visited, the information you’ve posted on the Internet will be available for years to come—which is why it’s important to consider your social media [...]
Five Tips for Applying for College Scholarships
Saving for college is becoming a struggle for many families as cost of higher education rises. Luckily, with a little planning, you can help cover the cost of college—and avoid getting bogged down in student loan debt—with the help of free money in the form of scholarships. However, with competition for resources on the rise, [...]
Tax Tips: The Top Four Tax Issues to Consider During Divorce
Back in the distant mists of time, I got a divorce. It was easy. We had no children and no disputes over splitting assets. We sold the house and split the profits, and we even shared an attorney (his best man at the wedding). However, when you have a lot invested in a marriage—time, children, [...]
6 Tips for Saving Money at Back-to-School Time
This post was written by guest blogger Steve Repak. As a child, my parents constantly told me that money does not grow on trees. Now, as a parent myself, I get to tell my kids the same thing. I probably say it more than I should, though—especially when it comes to saving money on back-to-school [...]
11 Questions to Ask Before Moving Parents to Assisted Living
Retirement planning involves more than just thinking about your personal financial goals. It also entails thinking long-term about certain family members, like dependent children or parents. Like millions of people, you may one day face the difficult choice of moving one of your elderly parents into an assisted living facility. Once you decide that your [...]
Budget-Friendly Summer Fun for Tweens and Teens
This post was written by guest blogger Teri Cettina. You’re probably not paying for summer childcare for your tween or teen, but the warm-weather months can still be hard on your budget. The costs of camps, trips to the mall and outings to water parks and festivals can really add up. Luckily, there are fun [...]