Your Family
Your family is unique. Whether you’re getting married, planning a family or saving for college, you’ll find advice for every stage of your family’s needs.
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Quarantine Activities That Help You Keep Doing the Things You Love
March 27, 2020 -
Educational Websites and Apps for Kids That Can Help You With Home-Schooling
March 25, 2020 -
8 Quick Ways to De-Stress During Times of Uncertainty
March 23, 2020 -
How to Remain Connected With Parents or Grandparents When You Can't See Them in Person
March 23, 2020 -
5 Fun Things Your Family Can Do Together While You’re Social Distancing
March 20, 2020 -
5 Financial Lessons Your Teen Won’t Learn in High School
March 13, 2020 -
Are Your Finances Ready for a Baby? Take Our Quiz
March 12, 2020 -
What My Husband’s Health Scare Taught Us About Financial Planning
March 06, 2020 -
The Estate Planning Process: 6 Steps to Take
March 02, 2020 -
5 Top Retirement Travel Destinations Worth Visiting
February 27, 2020 -
Popular Vacation Spots Where You Can Also Teach Your Kids About Money
February 25, 2020 -
Spring Break Destinations for Every Type of Family
February 13, 2020 -
Fighting About Money? Here’s How to Get Over It
February 07, 2020 -
6 Home Remodeling Projects to Consider Before a Parent Moves In
February 06, 2020 -
4 Retirement Road Trip Ideas That Will Take You Around the Country
February 03, 2020 -
How We Found an Affordable Graduate School Option
January 28, 2020 -
How Much Does IVF Cost and How Can I Pay for It?
January 17, 2020 -
Which Assets Belong in a Trust?
December 09, 2019 -
4 Winter Getaways the Whole Family Can Enjoy
December 06, 2019 -
5 Types of Volunteer Vacations That Can Take You Around the World
December 05, 2019 -
Here’s What Fertility Treatments Cost, And How You Can Help Pay for Them
December 04, 2019 -
Creative Family Traditions That Also Help You Save During the Holidays
December 03, 2019 -
5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in December
December 02, 2019 -
How to Avoid Holiday Overspending and Still Give Your Kids Meaningful Gifts
November 26, 2019 -
Why Friendsgiving Is My Favorite Way to Spend the Holiday
November 21, 2019 -
Why This Couple ‘Skipped’ the Holidays to Go on a Dream Vacation
November 20, 2019 -
Money Musts Before Your Baby Arrives
November 19, 2019 -
5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in November
November 01, 2019 -
How to Survive Moving in With Your Parents
October 29, 2019 -
How to Choose a Trustee and Guardian for Your Children
October 23, 2019 -
How My Finances Changed After Marriage
October 15, 2019 -
How Learning to Talk About Money Changed My Life
October 11, 2019 -
4 Fall Vacation Ideas for Families You Might Not Have Considered, But Should
October 08, 2019 -
4 Couples Reveal Why They Chose to Elope
October 02, 2019 -
5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in October
September 30, 2019 -
FAFSA 101: Everything You Need to Know About Filling Out the FAFSA
September 25, 2019 -
How to Decide When to Take Your Honeymoon
September 24, 2019 -
Why I’m Starting a Baby Savings Fund
September 13, 2019 -
5 Fall College Deadlines You Need to Know About
September 04, 2019 -
5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in September
September 03, 2019 -
10 Money-Saving Parent Hacks for Back-to-School Season
August 28, 2019 -
How to Prepare Your Teen for Financial Success in College
August 26, 2019 -
6 Things New Moms Should Splurge On
August 23, 2019 -
Financial Moves to Make for Your New Baby
August 21, 2019 -
How to Talk to Aging Parents About Finances
August 16, 2019 -
What Baby Gear to Buy New, What to Buy Used and What You Can Skip
August 14, 2019 -
Tips to Find a Nanny Share That Works for You
August 07, 2019 -
5 Ways to Raise Non-Materialistic Kids
August 05, 2019 -
5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in August
August 01, 2019 -
Here's What I've Learned About Money and Work as a Mom of 5
July 25, 2019 -
How Much College Will Cost in 5, 10, & 15 Years
July 11, 2019 -
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Merging Finances With Your Partner
July 03, 2019 -
5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in July
July 01, 2019 -
How to Save Money on Car Insurance for Your Teen
June 27, 2019 -
4 Family-Friendly Spots For Last-Minute Summer Vacations
June 24, 2019 -
What These Parents Make Their Kids Pay For
June 21, 2019 -
The Parent’s Guide to Paying for Your Kid’s Wedding
June 18, 2019 -
The Best Up-and-Coming U.S. Cities Worth Visiting This Summer
June 11, 2019 -
5 Financial Planning Steps for LGBTQ+ Couples
June 04, 2019 -
5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in June
June 03, 2019 -
Why This Advisor Thinks It's So Important for Families to Talk About Finances
May 29, 2019 -
Pros and Cons of Joint Bank Accounts: Consider This Before Combining Cash
May 27, 2019 -
The Childhood Lesson That Shaped This Financial Advisor’s Money Values
May 22, 2019 -
7 Ways to Make the Most of a Family Cruise
May 21, 2019 -
How I Overcame My Fear of Joint Bank Accounts
May 20, 2019 -
Your Complete Post-Wedding Checklist
May 17, 2019 -
5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Honeymoon Destinations
May 13, 2019 -
Why I Take One-On-One Vacations With Each of My Kids
May 09, 2019 -
The Top 4 Money Questions to Ask Before Marriage
May 08, 2019 -
4 Things You Should Do When Your Child Turns 18
May 07, 2019 -
Creative Gift Ideas for Your Favorite High School Grad
May 06, 2019 -
How to Talk to Your Teen About Paying for College
May 03, 2019 -
5 Affordable and Memorable International Travel Destinations for Families
May 02, 2019 -
5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in May
May 01, 2019 -
How I’m Teaching My Young Daughters About the Power of Investing
April 25, 2019 -
Should You Save for College or Retirement?
April 24, 2019 -
3 Financial Questions to Ask Before Deciding on a College
April 17, 2019 -
5 Ski Areas Your Family Should Visit During the Summer
April 09, 2019 -
Why Our ‘PB&J Honeymoon’ Was the Best Trip We Ever Took
April 08, 2019 -
My Family Spends Hundreds a Month to Outsource Household Care — And It’s Worth Every Penny
April 03, 2019 -
5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in April
April 01, 2019 -
Fun Ways to Involve Your Kids in Vacation Planning
March 18, 2019 -
This Financial Advisor Grew Up With Strong Women — And It Shaped Who She Is Today
March 14, 2019 -
How Is a Life Insurance Death Benefit Paid Out?
March 13, 2019 -
5 Cities to Visit Before the Kids Turn 5
March 11, 2019 -
How to Plan Your Staycation So It Feels Like a Real Vacation
March 08, 2019 -
The Important Goal This Financial Advisor Inherited From His Parents
February 25, 2019 -
How This Financial Advisor Is Passing Along Her Mom’s Money Lessons
February 20, 2019 -
How My Husband and I Are Becoming Less Stressed About Money
February 18, 2019 -
Why We’re Prioritizing Our Retirement Over Our Children’s 529 College Savings
February 11, 2019 -
The Stress-Free Way This Engaged Couple Combined Finances
February 08, 2019 -
What to Do When You and Your Partner Are Money Opposites
February 07, 2019 -
The Couple’s Guide to Planning a Honeymoon
February 06, 2019 -
The Money Questions to Ask That Can Strengthen Your Relationship
February 04, 2019 -
5 Big Money Mistakes New Parents Make — And How to Avoid Them
January 28, 2019 -
Here’s How My Husband and I Learned to Manage Our Money Together
January 25, 2019 -
5 Tax Law Changes That Impact Parents
January 18, 2019 -
4 Unexpected Spring Break Trips Your Family Will Remember
January 15, 2019 -
How to Save Money on a Fall Wedding
January 08, 2019 -
Financial Planning for Engaged Couples: What to Ask an Advisor About
December 18, 2018 -
5 Travel Mistakes That Could Blow Your Budget
December 12, 2018 -
Yes, Traveling Abroad With Young Kids Is Worth It, And Here’s Why
December 11, 2018 -
This Financial Pro Explains Why Experiences Make the Best Gifts
December 07, 2018 -
5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in December
December 04, 2018 -
The Year I Learned That Christmas Doesn't Have to Come From a Store
December 03, 2018 -
Why I’m Not Telling My Son He Has a 529 Until After College
November 28, 2018 -
How These Financial Planners Are Giving Back
November 27, 2018 -
The New Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
November 16, 2018 -
Unique Gift Ideas for That Person Who Has Everything
November 16, 2018 -
Here’s How This Crew of 13 Put Their Spin on a Modern-Day Family Space
November 12, 2018 -
This Family’s Basement Transformation Will Inspire You to Get Creative at Home
November 09, 2018 -
5 Financial Moves to Make in November
November 02, 2018 -
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the FAFSA
October 18, 2018 -
Here’s How Much to Tip Your Wedding Vendors
October 11, 2018 -
Don’t Know What to Buy? Here’s Your Wedding-Gift Cheat Sheet
October 09, 2018 -
How We Saved Thousands on the Trip of a Lifetime
October 04, 2018 -
Creative Ways to Make Memories at Home — From Our Family to Yours
September 28, 2018 -
You Should Let Your Kids Design Your Home — Here’s Why
September 24, 2018 -
Why I Use My Maternity Leave to Travel — And You Should Too
September 19, 2018 -
How This Couple Decided to Split Their Finances After Moving in Together
September 13, 2018 -
College Prep: What’s Worth the Money?
September 11, 2018 -
How to Keep Your Parents From Controlling Your Wedding — Even When They’re Paying
September 10, 2018 -
Here’s Why I Bought Life Insurance on My Children, and You Should Too
September 05, 2018 -
6 Ways to Spend More Time With Your Teenager Before They Go to College
September 04, 2018 -
How We Turned a Year of Travel Into a Life Abroad
August 30, 2018 -
How the New Tax Law Affects Divorce and Alimony
August 28, 2018 -
What to Teach Your Child About Money as They Enter College
August 17, 2018 -
How to Choose a College With the Best Return on Investment
August 14, 2018 -
What to Teach Your Kids About Money During Their Tween Years
August 10, 2018 -
How to Bounce Back From Financial Infidelity
August 07, 2018 -
How to Teach Good Money Habits to Young Kids
August 03, 2018 -
How My Husband and I Reconciled Our Money Differences
August 02, 2018 -
My Back to School Shopping Tricks
August 01, 2018 -
Your Second Marriage Financial Planning Checklist
July 26, 2018 -
6 Financial Red Flags That Could Test Your Relationship
July 19, 2018 -
6 Memorable Vacations to Take Before Your Kids Turn 13
July 18, 2018 -
4 Things to Do When You Get an Inheritance
July 17, 2018 -
How to Score the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals
July 12, 2018 -
The Latest Millennial Wedding Trend? Prenups
July 12, 2018 -
This Is Where Child Care Is Most Expensive — And Most Affordable
July 11, 2018 -
How My Husband and I Finally Stopped Fighting About Money
July 10, 2018 -
These Are the Best Workplaces for Dads
June 17, 2018 -
Here’s Who to Tell If You Change Your Name After Marriage
June 16, 2018 -
My Parents Haven't Saved for Retirement — Here's How I Plan to Support Them
June 14, 2018 -
How Getting Married Changed My Perception of Money
June 12, 2018 -
4 Things I Learned When Combining Finances With My Husband
June 08, 2018 -
What Is Wedding Insurance and Do You Need It?
June 07, 2018 -
Walmart Wants You to Shop Via Text
June 05, 2018 -
Why I'm Making My Teenager Get a Summer Job
June 04, 2018 -
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Prenup
June 01, 2018 -
How Much Does a Student Loan Actually Cost?
May 31, 2018 -
Families Are Saving More for College, But Many Are Missing Out on Tax Breaks
May 29, 2018 -
What Happened When I Quit Online Shopping for a Month
May 22, 2018 -
The Best Family Vacation Destinations, Based on How Old Your Kids Are
May 21, 2018 -
What Is a Living Trust?
May 17, 2018 -
How to Save Money on Every Wedding Guest Expense
May 15, 2018 -
Why I Went on a ‘Mom Retreat’ and Think You Should Too
May 11, 2018 -
10 Smart Splurges to Help New Parents Save Time, Money and Sanity
May 10, 2018 -
These Are the Best Cities to Visit, According to Airbnb
May 10, 2018 -
Here's What a Babysitter Costs in Your City
May 09, 2018 -
How We Merged Our Finances Before Getting Married
May 07, 2018 -
How to Create a Wedding Budget for Every Important Cost
May 02, 2018 -
5 Things Kids Should Learn Before Getting a Credit Card
April 27, 2018 -
How I Saved $25K So I Could Travel the World
April 27, 2018 -
This Is the Best Week to Book Your Summer Travel
April 23, 2018 -
How to Know If You Can Afford the Colleges You Got Into
April 20, 2018 -
Here’s How Much You Have to Make to Be a Top Earner In Your City
April 19, 2018 -
How to Negotiate a Financial Aid Package
April 18, 2018 -
I Hired a KonMari Consultant. Here's What Happened
April 17, 2018 -
I Overspend on My Kids — Here's How I'm Kicking the Habit
April 16, 2018 -
How to Write a Will in 4 Steps
April 05, 2018 -
How to Get the Most Out of Your Travel Miles and Points
March 21, 2018 -
This Is the Best Time to Book a Flight
March 21, 2018 -
4 Ways I Teach My Kids About Money Every Day
March 16, 2018 -
What Shoppers Need to Know About the Toys R Us Closing
March 16, 2018 -
These Lesser-Known, Affordable Vacation Spots Will Thrill Your Family
March 15, 2018 -
4 Great Family Travel Apps
March 13, 2018 -
Nursing Home or Assisted Living? The True Cost of Long-Term Care
March 13, 2018 -
How to Talk to Kids About Tough Money Topics
March 07, 2018 -
My Husband Earns Twice My Salary. Here's How We Play an Equal Role in Our Finances
March 07, 2018 -
Ready for a Baby? Ask Yourself These Money Questions
March 01, 2018 -
How to See Disney on Any Budget
February 27, 2018 -
How to Find Great Travel Deals This Year
February 23, 2018 -
Here’s What a Wedding Cost in 2017
February 19, 2018 -
What I Wish I’d Known About Merging Finances Before I Got Married
February 14, 2018 -
How We Were Able to Backpack Through Central and South America for a Year
February 12, 2018 -
The Right Way to Move Back in With Your Parents
January 25, 2018 -
What Happens to Debt When You Die?
January 17, 2018 -
I Gave Up My Dream Job to See the World for a Year
January 11, 2018 -
These Are the Costs You Should Save for During Pregnancy
January 05, 2018 -
I Tried Swedish Death Cleaning, the New Decluttering Trend
January 03, 2018 -
We Took Our Kids on a 9-Month Trip Around the World
January 03, 2018 -
We Quit Our Jobs, Bought a Boat and Sailed the Caribbean for 2 Years
December 27, 2017 -
How We Took a Year-Long ‘Pretirement’ to Travel the World in Our 20s
December 21, 2017 -
Thinking About Giving Money to Your Grandchildren? Read This First
December 11, 2017 -
5 Great Experiences to Give This Holiday Season
December 05, 2017 -
3 Ways to Give a Gift From the Heart This Holiday
December 04, 2017 -
Want to Raise Happier Kids? Teach Them to be Generous
December 01, 2017 -
How to Talk to Your Parents When It's Time to Give Up Driving
November 29, 2017 -
Why You Should Talk About Your Kids' College Education During a Divorce
November 28, 2017 -
How Much Does a Wedding Cost?
November 20, 2017 -
Do I Really Need Life Insurance on My Child?
November 14, 2017 -
What Is a Trust? Everything You Need to Know
November 13, 2017 -
The Financial Steps to Take After a Loved One Dies
November 08, 2017 -
What to Know About Merging Finances With Your Partner
November 02, 2017 -
How to Travel on a Budget With Your Kids
October 27, 2017 -
Budget Hacks for Hosting a Kids Halloween Party
October 19, 2017 -
4 Reasons I Take the Time to Tell My Children ‘Why’
October 12, 2017 -
How to Set Up a 529 Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
October 04, 2017 -
How Much Does an Engagement Ring Cost?
October 03, 2017 -
What to Buy in Bulk: How to Spend More Now to Save in the End
September 30, 2017 -
When Should You Attend a Prestigious University
September 27, 2017 -
Paying for College: How to Start Saving Early
September 19, 2017 -
Planning for the Future When You Have a Child With Special Needs
September 19, 2017 -
How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby?
September 15, 2017 -
Why Life Insurance Matters in Estate Planning
September 08, 2017 -
Parents: 5 Things You Should Know Before Co-Signing for Your Child
September 07, 2017 -
5 Money Matters to Consider If You Divorce Just Before Retirement
September 05, 2017 -
How My Family’s Dinnertime Tradition Is Helping to Raise a Future Leader
September 05, 2017 -
What Happens if You Die Without a Will?
September 05, 2017 -
Why Long-Term Care Should Be a Part of Your Financial Plan
September 05, 2017 -
Estate Planning 101: What's Included in an Estate Plan
June 30, 2017 -
How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child?
June 30, 2017 -
How Much Should My Honeymoon Cost?
June 30, 2017 -
How to Have the Eldercare Talk With Your Parents
June 30, 2017 -
Meal Planning on a Budget: 8 Tips Anyone Can Follow
June 30, 2017 -
Estate Planning for Young Families: 5 Questions Parents Need to Answer
May 11, 2017 -
7 Things You Should Know About Prenups
May 01, 2017 -
Are Youth Sports Worth the Money? How to Control the Cost
March 20, 2017 -
Don't Let These Big Parenting Costs Surprise You
December 28, 2016 -
Don't Forget Digital Assets When Estate Planning
December 12, 2016 -
Northwestern Mutual's Rose Parade Float To Help Fight Childhood Cancer
November 15, 2016 -
‘A Circle of Support': How These Special-Needs Parents Make It Work
October 12, 2016 -
Why All Couples Need to Have the Money Talk — And How to Get Started
September 20, 2016 -
Should You Stay at Home After Baby? How to Know
September 05, 2016 -
The Value of Setting Up a Trust for Your Children
August 15, 2016 -
Child Care Costs: Whether Day Care or a Nanny is Right for Your Child
August 04, 2016 -
Moving in Together? Answer These 4 Questions First
July 14, 2016 -
How to Save on Baby Products
June 23, 2016 -
Same-Sex Marriage and Finances: What Couples Should Know
June 13, 2016 -
How to Manage Your Boomerang Children
May 23, 2016 -
Here's How to Enlist Sibling Help When Caring for a Parent
November 18, 2015 -
These Are the 3 Apps Moms Recommend
November 12, 2015 -
Going Through a Divorce? Here's Your Financial Checklist
October 29, 2015 -
Raising Children Late in Life: What You Should Know
February 02, 2015 -
Why Retirement Savings Comes Before Your Kids' College
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