Family Savings
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How to Make a Wedding Budget With Your Family
To avoid misunderstandings and sticker shock, it's worth sitting down and making a wedding budget with the whole family.
By Emma Patch Published
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You Should Be Investing in a 529 Now for Your Kids' or Grandkids' Tuition
Learn how to maximize investing in a 529, a state-sponsored college education savings account for qualifying educational expenses.
By Emma Patch Last updated
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Why You Need a Renters Insurance Policy
insurance The average monthly premium for renters insurance is $12 a month for $30,000 in personal property coverage, according to estimates. Here's why it's essential to have coverage.
By Rivan V. Stinson Last updated
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How to Keep Lifestyle Creep From Hurting Your Wealth
spending While it's important to enjoy life when you're doing well, getting carried away could affect your wealth. Here's what you should do to prevent lifestyle creep.
By Eric Roberge, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Adviser Last updated
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Estate Planning Got You Down? Start With a Will
Financial Planning Estate planning may feel overwhelming. Start with a will and the rest will fall into place.
By Janet Bodnar Last updated
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18 Things You Should Know Before Shopping at Trader Joe’s
Smart Shopping Everything you need to know to save money and shop smarter at the quirky Trader Joe’s supermarket chain.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Sending a Child to College? 10 Money-Saving Tips and Tricks
college To help keep costs under control during the school year, here are 10 things that parents of college students can think about trying.
By Daniel Fan, J.D., LL.M., CFP Last updated
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Fourth of July Cookout Essentials: Where to Get the Lowest Prices
We compared Fourth of July cookout staples from different stores. Here's where you can score the lowest prices.
By Erin Bendig Published
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Widows Share Their Financial Strategies
Widows discuss what helped - and would have helped - with finances and documents after their spouses' deaths.
By Janet Bodnar Published