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Couples and money. How to avoid problems. Learn how to solve your differences.
Check out Financial Essentials for couples, a story-filled book with examples of how other people solved their differences. Delve into...
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Jan 14, 20241 min read


The new year is a good time to reflect on money and finances Are you setting a good example and teaching your children good money skills?
It is never to late or to early to start your road to financial independence. Children can learn basic skills as young as 3 and adults...
parentsfin
Jan 13, 20241 min read


Is your teenager looking for good-paying careers that do not require a college degree? Is your teen interested in a construction job?
Life after high school comes with many decisions and trade-offs to make. According to this article posted on CNBC, over the past three...
parentsfin
Jan 11, 20241 min read


How do your children learn to be financially responsible
Most schools do not teach these skills. Parents need to teach these vital skills . Learn basic finance concepts for you and your children...
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Jan 9, 20241 min read


What if I don’t want to go to college after I graduate high school?
Not every teen will go off to college and there are decisions and trade-offs associated with every option. As you explore with your teens...
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Jan 8, 20241 min read


Does your teen have the money skills to be ready for life after high school? Is vocational school or college the next step for my child?
Is your teen going to college or vocational school? They need to make informed choices. Financially Independent Teens can help you! Your...
parentsfin
Jan 7, 20241 min read


Is vocational school or college the next step for my child? Does your teen have the money skills to be ready for life after high school?
Is your teen going to college or vocational school? They need to make informed choices. Financially Independent Teens can help you! Your...
parentsfin
Jan 7, 20242 min read
Is vocational school or college the next step for my child? Does your teen have the money skills to be ready for life after high school?
Is your teen going to college or vocational school? They need to make informed choices. Financially Independent Teens can help you! Your...
parentsfin
Jan 7, 20242 min read


Are You Using Your Employer Match to the Max? Are you leaving free money on the table?
Many companies offer tax-advantaged retirement plans where they incentivize retirement savings by matching the portion of your salary...
parentsfin
Jan 6, 20241 min read


Couples have unique financial needs. Discussing finances can avoid conflicts
Financial Essentials for Couples. is written to address this You will find out what is needed for a strong financial foundation as a...
parentsfin
Jan 5, 20241 min read


COMPARING COLLEGES! There are many factors to consider when comparing college costs
Comparing college costs is not as straightforward as reading the financial aid award. Do you know the 4-year graduation rate versus the...
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Jan 4, 20242 min read


Do you want to change how you talk to your partner about money in 2024?
It’s not uncommon for people to keep financial secrets from their partners. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans in relationships admit to keeping a...
parentsfin
Jan 3, 20241 min read


Do you want to change how you talk to your partner about money in 2024?
It’s not uncommon for people to keep financial secrets from their partners. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans in relationships admit to keeping a...
parentsfin
Jan 3, 20241 min read


Make reducing money stress budgeting your New Year’s resolution! Budgeting helps you get a better handle on your money.
We all could use a little guidance when reducing our “optional” spending. See what Sylvia did in her budget. Sylvia was always short at...
parentsfin
Jan 1, 20242 min read


Start the new year off right! Work on family financial harmony:
Can your family financial discussions use a tune-up? You may be interested in this article from Fidelity.com discussing how families can...
parentsfin
Dec 31, 20231 min read


START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT- IMPROVE YOUR PATH TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
Think about some of these as New Year resolutions § Have a budget in place § Increase your savings rate § Have a plan for retirement...
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Dec 30, 20231 min read


Copy of Copy of How do you learn to manage your money? Do you have goals you would like to attain?
We all could use a little guidance when it comes to reducing our “optional” spending. See what Sylvia did in her budget. Sylvia was...
parentsfin
Dec 29, 20232 min read


Start the New Year off right by setting Financial Goals!
Are you wondering what goals to set for yourself and your family in 2024? Need help in figuring out what to do? Are you unsure of how to...
parentsfin
Dec 29, 20231 min read


Copy of Comparing college costs is not as straightforward as reading the financial aid award.
Do you know the 4 year graduation rate versus the 5 year Graduation rate? College financial aid offers do not differentiate between...
parentsfin
Dec 24, 20232 min read


Copy of There are many factors to consider when comparing college costs.
Comparing college costs is not as straightforward as reading the financial aid award. Do you know the 4-year graduation rate versus the...
parentsfin
Dec 23, 20232 min read
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