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How much financial support do you give your family?
When Sara was born, we were already thinking about her college fund. I remember my wife asking me whether we should setup a bank account for her many months ago, but at the end, we decided to just write down how much she actually owns without setting up an explicit account.
These days, we just spend money on her as needed. “Honey, time to buy formula” and “the diapers are running out” are common phrases in our household. Though we no doubt added a few luxuries, like one too many…
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The National Money Night Talk has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you should stop the conversations with your kids about money! For the past month we have been hosting giveaways in honor of National Money Night Talk. For those of you who don’t know, American Express teamed up with personal finance expert Jean Chatzky to launch the first annual “National Money Night Talk” — a program that encourages parents around the country to have “the talk” about money and financial responsibility with their kids.
As an ode to National Money Night Talk, we are hosting a final giveaway…
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They can study, hold an after-school job, and keep a group of friends, but they still may need a little help from their parents in finding (and paying for) the best gear for back-to-school. Forget those boring backpacks and same ol’ supplies -- We’ve got an eye for the newest and best tech on the market for teenagers, and our recent guide at My Life Scoop features six amazing products and services for their class time and anytime! Check out my two favorite picks here:
SMS Replier with Drive Reply
Free for Lite Version, $19.95 for Pro Version
Does the…
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Over Xmas, my husband’s mother and father came to remain with us for two weeks. We have an extra bed room, but no bed for it. Although the air mattress is fine for a few of nights, we didn’t want my in-laws to have to sleep on it for two weeks. We’re not quite prepared to purchase another bed, so we made the decision to lease one. My husband called the lease-to-personal locations here in town, and we found one prepared to lease us a new, by no means-been-slept-in bed for a month (they wouldn’t do it for two weeks).…
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Buying a new car is a big deal, especially when it is your first. In 2002, when I was 17, my parents bought me a beat up black 1999 Grand Prix that I absolutely loved. I put that puppy through a lot and it was passed down to both my younger brothers before making its way back to me. This past summer, my beautiful baby died — about a year earlier than I hoped and left me stranded.
I have no debt and despite the preaching of many to never by a new car, I felt it was the right…
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Right now, the student loan industry is going through one of its worst periods in decades. New Federal regulations have forced many banks to stop offering student loans, and students are being forced to either find a direct loan or start paying back what they owe. Enrollment figures are being affected dramatically and right now, many students simply cannot afford to go to school.
This problem is extending to those that are already trying to pay on their student loans. It has become harder than ever to consolidate old student loans and the interest rates are not helping matters…
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Last night I had to pleasure to finally meet some of the DC personal finance bloggers and some PR folks at a happy hour (or three) hosted by TurboTax at Busboys and Poets at 5th and K Street. It was a fun event that was really casual and it was nice to meet people I’d only been emailing, instant messaging, or twittering with these last few months and years. Many thanks to the most awesome Chelsea (@TTaxChels) for inviting me!
In talking with both Scott Gulbransen (@prgully) and Dave Donohue (@davedonohue), I was surprised to…
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It is never too early to teach your dren the fundamentals wht comes to good monanagement. Teaching your children good habits is usually smart, and money management is certainly a set of good habits that is better taught sooner rather of later. If you teach your children how to value and handle their money very young, then it will be useful for them in the future. In order to make children discover the value of their money and money management, parents and guardians can practice a few very easy actions, such as the following:
- Parents can include their…
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