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Money & Relationships

How to Talk About Money With Loved Ones During COVID

February 11, 2021 / Zina Kumok

Talking about money can be awkward. Here are some strategies you can use to navigate these topics gracefully.

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Making Finances a Family Affair

February 11, 2021 / Marsha Barnes

How to create an environment where the entire family can benefit from understanding finances – no matter the age.

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Family Finances

Consider these questions and alternatives before lending money

Should You Lend Money to Family and Friends?

January 8, 2020 (Last Modified: April 24, 2020) / Elle Martinez

Should you lend money to family and friends? It can be a tricky and emotionally charged decision that families face from time to time. In some situations, it’s obvious that a loved one had an unexpected emergency pop up and...

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Family Finances

How to Prepare for Unpaid Parental Leave

July 23, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / Marianne Hayes

It’s no secret that parental leave in the United States leaves a lot to be desired. In fact, it’s the only developed nation that doesn’t require paid leave of some kind, according to the Pew Research Center. The kicker is...

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Family Finances

How To Prepare Financially For A Big Breakup Or A Divorce

June 18, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / Emma Johnson

Facing divorce or a breakup with your partner? Maybe you’ve talked to a lawyer and are ready to have your spouse served with the papers. Perhaps the two of you decided through respectful agreement to consciously un-couple. Or maybe you’ve...

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Housing Finances

How To Budget For An Eco-Friendly House

June 5, 2019 (Last Modified: May 27, 2020) / Jackie Lam

You buy organic at the local farmers market, hunt for the fair-trade label while perusing store aisles, and dabble in impact investing. So naturally, your eco-conscious preferences might also have you leaning toward a sustainable home. Maybe you’ve always longed...

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Family Finances

How To Teach Your Children To Be Entrepreneurs

May 29, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / Jackie Lam

When I was in the 7th grade, my bestie at the time and I wanted to save up for a shopping spree. We put our middle-school brains together, and devised ways we could earn enough to buy whatever we pleased...

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Family Finances

How To Navigate Money Challenges With Your Kid’s Other Parent

May 28, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / Emma Johnson

This post is for separated and divorced parents. While Marie Kondo suggests you get rid of people in your life who do not bring you joy, your kids’ other parent cannot fall into that list. Like it or not, they...

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Family Finances

Getting Your Kid A Debit Card? This Is What You Need To Know

May 22, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / Jackie Lam

While there’s been a larger push for financial literacy in schools as of late, teaching money management basics has yet to make its way to the school curriculum. If you’re a parent, that means the responsibility falls on you to teach your kids...

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Family Finances

How To Teach Your Kids About Budgeting At The Farmer’s Market

May 16, 2019 (Last Modified: August 26, 2019) / My Nguyen

Aside from cooking, if there’s one important lesson I learned from my parents it would have to be about budgeting. I grew up in a large family of 6, and we enjoyed delicious home cooked Vietnamese dishes, so I’ve had...

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