Raising a Family
Raising a family? Here’s how to plan for your family’s future, whether you want to save for college, have more children or teach your kids about money.
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With Gift Taxes and Estate Taxes in Congress’ Sights, Consider Revisiting Your Estate Planning
July 16, 2021 -
After Surviving COVID-19, This Former ER Doctor Is Pursuing New Dreams
June 14, 2021 -
5 Tips for Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples
June 03, 2021 -
What Parents Need to Know About the Child Tax Credit Payments
May 26, 2021 -
4 Wellness Habits That Have Helped Me With Self Care During the Pandemic
May 13, 2021 -
4 Mini Splurges That Help Me Fight Pandemic Burnout
April 20, 2021 -
What’s in Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act for Parents
March 18, 2021 -
Your Financial Planning Checklist for a Growing Family
March 08, 2021 -
The Pros and Cons of Gifting an Estate Before Death
March 04, 2021 -
Parent-Tested (and Free) Ideas for Entertaining Kids at Home
February 26, 2021 -
6 Reasons to Buy Life Insurance for Your Children
December 02, 2020 -
6 Budget-Friendly Ways Families Are Changing Holiday Traditions During COVID-19
November 18, 2020 -
4 Tips to Know Before Applying for Financial Aid
November 12, 2020 -
How to Set Holiday Spending Expectations
November 11, 2020 -
How to Pay for College During COVID-19
November 06, 2020 -
Thinking About Giving Money to Your Grandchildren? Read This First
October 30, 2020 -
How to Prepare Your Kids for Financial Independence
October 14, 2020 -
What to Know About Finding College Scholarships
October 08, 2020 -
5 Common FAFSA Misconceptions to Avoid
October 07, 2020 -
What to Know About Conditional Gifts in a Trust
October 06, 2020 -
What Is a Learning Pod?
September 23, 2020 -
5 Times You’ll Be Able to Teach Your Kids About Money Management
September 18, 2020 -
What to Consider When Looking for Child Care Right Now
September 17, 2020 -
Time Is Ticking to Capitalize on Historic Wealth Transfer Opportunities
September 09, 2020 -
How This Mom Got Her Business, Educated Nannies, Through the COVID-19 Economy
September 08, 2020 -
8 Simple Things Parents Can Do to Support Teachers This Fall
September 01, 2020 -
6 Ways to Prep for Distance Learning Before Your Kids Start School
August 28, 2020 -
7 Back-to-School Traditions Parents Are Sticking With During Distance Learning
August 27, 2020 -
What Is Virtual Babysitting?
August 21, 2020 -
Olympian and Mom Allyson Felix on Feeling Empowered in Her Financial Life
August 07, 2020 -
5 Ways to Set Boundaries If You’re Providing Financial Support to Adult Children
August 04, 2020 -
4 Tips to Help You Stay Motivated to Work Out While Social Distancing
July 21, 2020 -
6 Budget-Friendly Summer Activities You Can Do in the Backyard
July 16, 2020 -
Here’s Why I Bought Life Insurance on My Children, and You Should Too
July 16, 2020 -
How to Manage Your Kids’ Screen Time
July 10, 2020 -
How Much College Will Cost in 5, 10 & 15 Years
July 09, 2020 -
6 Fun and Cost-Friendly Ways to Stay Social While Social Distancing
July 07, 2020 -
How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child?
July 03, 2020 -
5 Things to Know Before You Start a Vegetable Garden
June 26, 2020 -
Estate Planning for Young Families: 5 Questions Parents Need to Answer
June 16, 2020 -
How to Reduce Food Waste and Help Stretch Out Your Grocery Budget
June 05, 2020 -
Tips for Answering Your Kids’ Hard Money Questions
June 03, 2020 -
Should You Update Your Will?
June 02, 2020 -
What to Know About College and Coronavirus
May 20, 2020 -
4 Ways to Help Make Home Schooling Easier
May 15, 2020 -
How to Freeze Your Child’s Credit — And Why You Should
May 13, 2020 -
What I’ve Learned About Being a Mom While Quarantining
May 08, 2020 -
How to Show Gratitude to Teachers Remotely During Teacher Appreciation Week
May 01, 2020 -
These Games Will Help Teach the Basics of Finance to Children
April 30, 2020 -
Tips for Parents on How to Create Structure for Kids During the Day
April 15, 2020 -
One Mom’s Advice for How to Stay Productive While Working From Home
April 14, 2020 -
Meal Planning Tips to Remember the Next Time You Shop for Quarantine Groceries
April 10, 2020 -
The Money Lessons This Advisor Thinks Kids Can Learn Right Now
April 01, 2020 -
Educational Websites and Apps for Kids That Can Help You With Home-Schooling
March 25, 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 -
The Estate Planning Process: 6 Steps to Take
March 02, 2020 -
How We Found an Affordable Graduate School Option
January 28, 2020 -
Which Assets Belong in a Trust?
December 09, 2019 -
Creative Family Traditions That Also Help You Save During the Holidays
December 03, 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 -
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 Learning to Talk About Money Changed My Life
October 11, 2019 -
FAFSA 101: Everything You Need to Know About Filling Out the FAFSA
September 25, 2019 -
5 Fall College Deadlines You Need to Know About
September 04, 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 -
5 Ways to Raise Non-Materialistic Kids
August 05, 2019 -
How to Save Money on Car Insurance for Your Teen
June 27, 2019 -
What These Parents Make Their Kids Pay For
June 21, 2019 -
Why This Advisor Thinks It's So Important for Families to Talk About Finances
May 29, 2019 -
The Childhood Lesson That Shaped This Financial Advisor’s Money Values
May 22, 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 -
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 -
My Family Spends Hundreds a Month to Outsource Household Care — And It’s Worth Every Penny
April 03, 2019 -
This Financial Advisor Grew Up With Strong Women — And It Shaped Who She Is Today
March 14, 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 -
5 Tax Law Changes That Impact Parents
January 18, 2019 -
This Financial Pro Explains Why Experiences Make the Best Gifts
December 07, 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 -
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 -
College Prep: What’s Worth the Money?
September 11, 2018 -
6 Ways to Spend More Time With Your Teenager Before They Go to College
September 04, 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 Teach Good Money Habits to Young Kids
August 03, 2018 -
My Back to School Shopping Tricks
August 01, 2018 -
How to Score the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals
July 12, 2018 -
This Is Where Child Care Is Most Expensive — And Most Affordable
July 11, 2018 -
These Are the Best Workplaces for Dads
June 17, 2018 -
Walmart Wants You to Shop Via Text
June 05, 2018 -
Why I'm Making My Teenager Get a Summer Job
June 04, 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 -
What Is a Living Trust?
May 17, 2018 -
Why I Went on a ‘Mom Retreat’ and Think You Should Too
May 11, 2018 -
Here's What a Babysitter Costs in Your City
May 09, 2018 -
5 Things Kids Should Learn Before Getting a Credit Card
April 27, 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 -
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 -
How to Talk to Kids About Tough Money Topics
March 07, 2018 -
How to See Disney on Any Budget
February 27, 2018 -
How to Find Great Travel Deals This Year
February 23, 2018 -
The Right Way to Move Back in With Your Parents
January 25, 2018 -
I Tried Swedish Death Cleaning, the New Decluttering Trend
January 03, 2018 -
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 -
Do I Really Need Life Insurance on My Child?
November 14, 2017 -
How to Travel on a Budget With Your Kids
October 27, 2017 -
Budget Hacks for Hosting a Kids Halloween Party
October 19, 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 -
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 -
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 -
Estate Planning 101: What's Included in an Estate Plan
June 30, 2017 -
Meal Planning on a Budget: 8 Tips Anyone Can Follow
June 30, 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 -
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 -
How to Manage Your Boomerang Children
May 23, 2016 -
These Are the 3 Apps Moms Recommend
November 12, 2015 -
Raising Children Late in Life: What You Should Know
February 02, 2015 -
Why Retirement Savings Comes Before Your Kids' College
July 09, 2014