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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...
parentsfin
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


Copy of 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 it comes to reducing our “optional”...
parentsfin
Dec 23, 20232 min read


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 22, 20232 min read


Copy of Wouldn’t you like to give a gift that keeps on giving?
Start a UGMA (Uniform Gift for Minors) for a child, niece, nephew, or grandchild. You can start these accounts with as little as $10. ...
parentsfin
Dec 20, 20231 min read


Copy of How can you teach your teen to evaluate alternatives and make decisions sound money decision
Here is a story from Financially Independent Teens: It was time to plan the summer vacation at Jane’s house. It was a family tradition to...
parentsfin
Dec 18, 20231 min read


Copy of Couples and money. How to avoid problems.
Each person has a unique background which may lead to vastly different experiences, financial priorities and money habits. One person may...
parentsfin
Dec 17, 20231 min read


Copy of Wouldn’t you like to give a gift that keeps on giving?
Start a UGMA (Uniform Gift for Minors) for a child, niece, nephew, or grandchild. You can start these accounts with as little as $10. ...
parentsfin
Dec 16, 20231 min read


Wouldn’t you like to give a gift that keeps on giving?
Start a UGMA (Uniform Gift for Minors) for a child, niece, nephew, or grandchild. You can start these accounts with as little as $10. ...
parentsfin
Dec 15, 20231 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 it comes to reducing our “optional”...
parentsfin
Dec 14, 20232 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
Dec 12, 20231 min read


Are you ignoring free money? Probably yes if your company offers a 401K or 403b?
While this might sound like alphabet soup, many employers have retirement plans that incentivize retirement savings by matching the...
parentsfin
Dec 9, 20231 min read


How important is it to make sure your child is financially educated?
money and making sound personal finance decisions. They can start learning the basic concept that you need to work for “things” as young...
parentsfin
Dec 6, 20231 min read


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 3, 20232 min read
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