Family Savings
News, insights and expert analysis on family savings from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Prepare for an Emergency
savings Follow these five steps now so you'll be ready if disaster strikes.
By Kimberly Lankford
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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
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How to Complain and Get Results
Smart Shopping Impersonal customer service makes it hard to get help. Here's the script for success.
By Eileen Ambrose
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How to Help Your Children Buy a Home
Family Finances If you want to help your children buy a home your options range from family loans to outright gifts.
By Emma Patch
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Why You May Want a Postnup
Even after you've said "I do," you can draw up an agreement to protect your assets.
By Ella Vincent
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Your Gen Z Graduate Wants a Cartier Watch. Should You Get it For Them?
Gen Zers love luxury watches — but they're not just a trend. They're also a smart investment.
By Becca van Sambeck
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10 Best Benefits for Military Members and Their Families
savings Service members face a range of threats – from the lethal to the financial. An array of military benefits and programs are meant to offset some of the risk for them, their spouses and their families.
By Lisa Gerstner
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How to Write a Check for a Wedding Gift
There are some guidelines to writing a check for a wedding gift for newlyweds.
By Alexandra Svokos
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I Want to Gift My Niece a Savings Bond. Is That a Good Idea Now?
Kiplinger editor explores if it's still a good idea to get savings bonds as gifts for children, looking at their returns and usability.
By Alexandra Svokos
