As the summer comes to an end, feelings can be bittersweet. While vacations and relaxing days for kids are waning, most parents welcome the structure and routine of the school year with open arms. However, before those routines can get into full swing, there’s much to do. Children need back-to-school supplies and clothes, which can throw your budget for a loop without a little planning.
A divorce can affect not just your emotional state, but it can also have a significant impact on your finances. If you're going through a divorce, you must develop a plan of attack for your finances. We want to be sure all our members have all the knowledge they need to minimize the financial effect of divorce.
It’s never too early to begin teaching your kids about money and finance. While the banking question is one that might not arise until your kids are teens, the education teenagers need about managing their money today is wholly different from the one you may have received when you opened your first account.
While it may not have the same gravitas as a new car, a checking account represents the same important rite of passage for teens. The earlier your teen opens a checking account, the sooner you can begin teaching them valuable lessons, such as money management and disciplined spending.
You've taken vows, heard toasts made towards your everlasting happiness, and even waltzed (or stumbled) onto the dance floor. Your big day has finally come and gone, and you're married. Now the real fun begins — updating all your important documents.
It’s an exciting time being a teenager. You’re becoming more independent, and the time is getting closer for you to step out into the world on your own. The best thing you can do is to get a good financial head start.
That first job as a teen is almost as exciting as passing the driver’s test and getting a license to drive. There is a certain amount of freedom in both. One represents greater financial freedom, while the other represents freedom of movement.
For some parents, the thought of teaching preschoolers about money may seem a little premature. However, this is one of the most vital ages to begin developing lifelong lessons and creating important habits about saving and spending money.
Your parents have been there for you over the years. They have raised you into a loving, caring person who wants to do what’s right for them as they age. However, it may not always be obvious what the right decisions are for their changing needs.
That first paycheck your teen receives from his or her first job seems like gold to them. They worked for those funds. Now, it is up to you to teach them how to use that money wisely.
