Budgeting, Planning & Family Money

If you were left with debt after the death of a spouse, gather bills, check credit, talk to the IRS and consider contacting an attorney. Q: My home is underwater, I’m at risk of foreclosure, and I have a deceased deadbeat husband. Add to that that my dead husband liked to sign my name to [...]

Don’t you just love curling up with a good money book? OK, so maybe financial volumes aren’t exactly bedtime reading. However, every family could benefit from having a couple of these books in their library. Here are some of my favorites (in no particular order). I hope you’ll read at least one this fall. There’s [...]

You never know when some type of natural disaster will befall you—one can strike at any time. If you want to get through an emergency as smoothly as possible, you need to be ready now. Following basic principles of emergency preparedness can ensure your family is ready for whatever happens—or at least is a little [...]

One of the worst feelings in the world is not knowing whether you have enough money to pay your bills. It also can be difficult when you don’t know from where your next paycheck will be coming. Financial insecurity can cause stress and anxiety in your life, and it can contribute to strain in your [...]

While your big travel plans might be focused around visiting family for the holidays, one of the best ways to enjoy family fun without a lot of planning, and without busting your budget, is to take a “staycation.” You don’t have to go very far to make memories—a staycation can be enjoyed in your own [...]

One of the best ways to build wealth over time is to invest. Many parents know this truth, but unfortunately they do little when it comes to teaching their children about investing. While you want to help your child learn about saving money and making smart spending choices, don’t forget to help him or her [...]