Family Savings
News, insights and expert analysis on family savings from the team at Kiplinger.
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Getting Married? Don’t Forget to Talk Money First
Relationships Whether or not you merge your finances, you need to be on the same page.
By Emma Patch Last updated
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Social Security for Stay-at-Home Moms (and Dads): How to Qualify for Benefits
social security Just because you don't bring home a paycheck doesn't mean you're not working. A stay-at-home parent can get a Social Security check just like any other worker. Here's how.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC Last updated
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How to Throw a $5,000 Wedding
savings Two brides share their tips for keeping the costs of a ceremony, reception, dress, invitations and more under control.
By Cameron Huddleston Last updated
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Gifts to Minors: LLCs Can Protect Them from Creditors and Predators
family savings You’ve decided to fund a Uniform Gifts to Minor Account, but have you thought about how to make sure that legacy will be secure?
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq. Last updated
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College 529 Savings Plans: What You Need to Know
529 Plans Do you know how much you’re able to contribute or what the funds could be used to pay for? Check out the nitty-gritty details of this formidable college savings tool.
By Michael Aloi, CFP® Published
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Bigger Isn't Always Better When It Comes to Financial Advice
Here's why a smaller, independent adviser could be a better fit for your retirement-planning needs than the big-name institutions.
By Megan Clark, Investment Adviser Representative Last updated
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Want Real Estate Without Hassle? Consider a DST
Before you get into the landlord biz (or if you'd like to get out of it), there could be an easier way to invest in real estate, a Delaware statutory trust.
By Megan Clark, Investment Adviser Representative Last updated
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ABLE Accounts Give Disabled More Financial Freedom
Financial Planning People with disabilities, and their families, can save for a variety of expenses in these tax-advantaged accounts.
By Emma Patch Published
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Talking Money With Your Spouse
personal finance These should be important conversations that will be helpful in the long run.
By Janet Bodnar Published
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