Family Savings
News, insights and expert analysis on family savings from the team at Kiplinger.
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Smart Strategies for Paying Your Child an Allowance
By giving your kids money to spend and save, you’ll help them sharpen their financial skills at an early age.
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Tariffs, Inflation, Uncertainty, Oh My: How to Feel Less Stressed About Finances Now, Really
Tariffs, high prices and an uncertain economy getting you down? These steps can help.
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Four Military Benefits That Have Helped My Family
Military life can be challenging for servicemembers and their families, but they're offered some significant financial benefits to help cushion the blow.
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How Prepaid Verizon Phone Service Works and When It's a Smart Choice
Explore the differences between Verizon Prepaid and Verizon Postpaid plans — costs, perks, flexibility and when going prepaid makes sense.
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5 Surprising Costco Perks You Can Access Without a Membership
Smart Buying Think you need a membership to benefit from Costco's deals? Discover five services and products that non-members can access.
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Costco vs. Sam's Club: Which Warehouse Club Is Best for Your Wallet?
Smart Buying When comparing Costco vs. Sam's Club, which comes out ahead? We checked how they stack up in several areas. Here's what we found.
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How to Prevent an Emergency When Flying With Your Pet
More and more pet owners are including their pets in their travel plans. Here's how to do that safely and with as little stress as possible.
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I Wrote About Credit Cards for Years: Here's My Credit Card Rewards Strategy
This is how I maximize cash back and points for various purchases and leverage premium card benefits such as airport lounge access and annual fee waivers for active-duty military members.
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Beware This Key Choice if You Want to Leave Money to Descendants But Still Keep Control
If you want to leave money to your descendants - and want to ensure it's done right - the choice of trustee is key.
