Kids & Money
Information, commentary and analysis on your kids and money, from the team at Kiplinger.
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My Husband Wants Me to Stop Giving Each of Our 'Kids' $1K/monthWe are 68 and retired with $6.8 million. I just want to help our adult kids pay for daycare and camp for our grandchildren. Should I stop?
By Maurie Backman
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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College SavingsUse the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.
By Erin Bendig
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How to Ensure Your Kids Never Hear, 'We Might Lose the House'Instead of seeing retirement planning as a game of optimizing returns, try to view it as building a plan that keeps your family steady when life punches first.
By Joe Harl
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Families Teach Kids More About Money Than Schools Ever CanSchools are increasingly expected to teach children how to manage money, but classroom learning pales in comparison to good examples set by the family at home.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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How High School Can Set Kids on a Path to Financial WellnessChildren can absorb financial stress and poor money habits by the time they reach high school, so where better to intervene and teach healthy behaviors?
By Francine Chew
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Is There an Ideal Age for Your Children to Inherit?As many people live longer, inheritances have shifted from life-changing events to late-in-life supplements. The timing of an inheritance is crucial.
By Ronald “Skip” Skolnik
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3 Ways I'm Teaching My Kids Healthy Investing BehaviorsThese three practical steps worked for my family. This is how you can put them into practice for yours.
By James Martielli, CFA®, CAIA®
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The Simple Legal Document Parents Need to Protect Their KidsWhen parents are absent, caregivers may not be able to make emergency decisions for a child without a Delegation of Parental Authority. Here's how to set it up.
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.
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Why Your 401(k) Gift Could Be a Retirement Trap For Your KidsIt’s natural to want to share your retirement nest egg with family. Learn how to give generously without putting your own financial security or tax bracket at risk.
By Donna Fuscaldo
