6 Things You Should Stop Paying for If You Give Your Kids an Allowance

6 Things You Should Stop Paying for If You Give Your Kids an Allowance

Last summer, we started a kids allowance experiment. Each child would receive $1 per year of age and be responsible for a daily chore. At the time, the kids were 7, 10, 11, and 15, so that was $43 every week. We told the kids that for this experiment to work, money had to come … Read more about 6 Things You Should Stop Paying for If You Give Your Kids an Allowance

How to choose a guardian, executor, and trustee for your child

How to choose a guardian, executor, and trustee for your child

Ushering a newborn baby into the world pushes thoughts of one’s own mortality into the background. Yet writing a will now is one of the most important things you can do for your child. Learn how to get started! You and your spouse happily return from the hospital carrying your beautiful new bundle. You’re looking … Read more about How to choose a guardian, executor, and trustee for your child

College Savings 101: How to Pay for Your Kid’s Education

College Savings 101 How to Pay for Your Kid's Education

Have questions about how to save for your child’s college education, how much to save, and where to look for good financial vehicles? Gain insight with this helpful guide. Making sure there’s enough money to support your children is a concern that keeps many parents awake at night. And it is no wonder! In today’s … Read more about College Savings 101: How to Pay for Your Kid’s Education