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Between you and your money, you can make it happen. We can help.
Between you and your money, you can make it happen. We can help.
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Caring for your furry friends can add up! Learn how to manage the costs of owning a pet & unwanted expenses without compromising on quality for your animal.
As you prepare for this new chapter of your life as a parent, make sure you are saving to cover the costs of having a baby with our financial planning checklist.
Today, women have more financial responsibilities than ever before. How will your family or loved ones manage financially if you die? Whether you are single, married, employed, or a stay-at-home mom, you probably need life insurance. At the very least, life insurance can help pay for the costs of funeral and burial services, estate administration, outstanding debts, estate taxes, and the uninsured expenses of a final illness.
Ask your five-year old where money comes from, and the answer you'll probably get is "From a machine!" Even though children don't always understand where money really comes from, they realize at a young age that they can use it to buy the things they want. So as soon as your child becomes interested in money, start teaching him or her how to handle it wisely. The simple lessons you teach today will give your child a solid foundation for making a lifetime of financial decisions.
You know saving money is essential to create the life you want for you and your family, but between shuttling kids and managing meals, it can be tough to find the time to think about a savings strategy, let alone act on it.
Want to get your family on the same page with holiday spending? Set expectations now!
Have your loved ones been dropping gift ideas into their Amazon wishlist since August? Or helpfully leaving earmarked copies of catalogs and store flyers where you’ll be sure to see them? If you’re beginning to feel your family’s idea of a perfect holiday might not match up with your determination to keep your budget in check, it’s time to sit down and have “The Talk.”
Have your loved ones been dropping gift ideas into their Amazon wishlist since August? Or helpfully leaving earmarked copies of catalogs and store flyers where you’ll be sure to see them? If you’re beginning to feel your family’s idea of a perfect holiday might not match up with your determination to keep your budget in check, it’s time to sit down and have “The Talk.”