Have Kids, Accomplish More?
Two studies link parenting and productivity. Being a mom may make you a more productive worker. Two recent studies have made that claim, and the flextime often requested by working Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Kids and Money
529s and Estate Planning: What’s the Connection?
Assets in 529 plans have grown significantly in recent years due to their college planning potential. But there’s another side to 529 plans that may appeal to you — potential Continue Reading →
Reduce the Generation Gap in Your Family’s Finances
Many families cite saving for children’s or grandchildren’s education as one of their top financial goals. If you are among this group, you may want to consider a 529 college Continue Reading →
What Makes for a Great Family Vacation?
What makes for a great family vacation? Should it include learning as well as leisure? Thinking about that next family trip? If you are mulling over how to make your Continue Reading →
Section 529 Plans: Saving for College
A college education is one of the best investments you can make for your child’s future. But the high cost of college may alarm you — especially if you’ve waited Continue Reading →
Using 529 Plans to Invest for College and Transfer Wealth
Paying for a child’s or grandchild’s college education is an expensive proposition, even for many high-net-worth Americans. Today’s elite institutions promise graduates a rewarding future, but at a cost that Continue Reading →
Balancing Act: Saving for Both Retirement and College
Linda and Peter are worried about their financial future. “We want our one-year-old son, Raymond, to go to college, but we’re concerned that in 17 years, the cost might be Continue Reading →
529, Coverdell, or Custodial Account? How to Choose
The cost of a college education continues to rise. The projected average total college costs for a child born in 2015 are nearly $550,000 for a four-year private college and Continue Reading →
We Are Considering Adopting a Child. What Do We Need to Know?
When considering adoption, it is important to understand the legal process, the evaluation by a social worker, programs that may help you finance an adoption, and your ability to care Continue Reading →
Blood Money: Managing Business Loans Between Relatives
Sometimes a family member is the most obvious source of start-up capital for a new business venture. And despite the potential strain such a transaction could put on family ties, Continue Reading →