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May 31 2025
I have no 401k's, no pensions and no stock, no financial advisor. We've always done everything with our own two hands. We've worked way beyond retirement to help our kids. I f(69) and spouse m(75). My...
reddit.com
May 30 2025
If you are a parent, your mission is clear: develop into a rich Bank of Mom & Dad to save your children. If you don’t have wealthy parents yourself, then unfortunately, life might stay on ha...
financialsamurai.com
May 29 2025
Seven years ago I created a notebook of important papers for our kids/surviving spouse for when one or both of us is gone. One of my summer projects is updating it. For example, I'm giving up on inclu...
reddit.com
May 27 2025
“Of all the bloggers and podcasts I've read and listened to, I never heard anything mentioned about CCB or Canadian Child Benefit. I would love it if you write a blog about this so that everyone...
millennial-revolution.com
May 27 2025
When I tell people my oldest is booked solid with summer camps, it doesn’t feel like bragging — it feels ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
May 20 2025
You ever meet someone who just gets how money works, even at a young age? That’s not luck. That’s parenting. Wealthy parents don’t just hand over cash, they hand over mindset, habits...
dadisfire.com
May 13 2025
Now that Little Matchstick is more than a year old, other parents and our family members have started asking, “are you putting him in daycare?” When it comes to raising kids, everyone and ...
millennial-revolution.com
May 13 2025
Thirty-eight percent of parents providing financial support to their adult children say it…...
401kspecialistmag.com
May 11 2025
“You’re only renting because you don’t have kids.” “Your lifestyle doesn’t work for families.” “You’ll change your tune when you have a baby.&rdqu...
millennial-revolution.com
May 11 2025
As an oncology RN, I see how much kids do to help their parents as they age. I also see how much my sister has done for my mother. Kids are no guarantee, but they can be a great source of support and ...
community.aarp.org
May 09 2025
59 to 68 million Americans are in the sandwich generation. Get 8 powerful tips for managing this stressful time of life. The post Resilient, Responsible, and Right in the Middle: A Mother’s Day ...
boldin.com
May 07 2025
“You’re only renting because you don’t have kids.” “Your lifestyle doesn’t work for families.” “You’ll change your tune when you have a baby.&rdqu...
millennial-revolution.com
May 06 2025
Supporting adult children comes at a high cost. And an increasing number of parents are finding themselves doing just that. Here are some of the key findings of the 2025 Savings.com report: Half of pa...
401kmaneuver.com
May 06 2025
There comes a moment when your child might look up and say, with wide-eyed innocence: At first, you may feel a surge of pride. Your hard work is being seen. You’ve become a role model. But almos...
financialsamurai.com
Apr 30 2025
Nobody enjoys a stock market downturn, especially those who rely more on returns to survive due to a lack of active income. But as parents, we can use these sell-offs as an opportunity to help turn ou...
financialsamurai.com
Apr 30 2025
Kids aren’t too young to understand money, they’re just not being shown how it actually works. Most schools don’t teach it, and most parents wait too long. But the truth is, kids are...
dadisfire.com
Apr 29 2025
Doctors are in the top 1%-2% when it comes to pay and prestige. Here's how they can help their kids deal with potential shadow syndrome. The post Shadow Syndrome appeared first on The White Coat Inves...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Apr 27 2025
My own parents are 87 and 85 still doing pretty well, living independently. They have a sizable estate of two million. I am happily single, financially secure with house paid off, pension, social secu...
reddit.com
Apr 23 2025
Teaching financial skills early isn’t optional anymore, it’s essential. Kids are surrounded by ads, digital payments, and peer pressure before they even hit middle school. If they don&rsqu...
dadisfire.com
Apr 23 2025
We are probably a few years from retirement. Depending on health and finances it would be between 2-5 years. I am 60 and my wife will hit 60 in a few months. We have two of our kids live in the area b...
reddit.com
Apr 20 2025
Unless you have a plan in place, guess who might be making all the decisions about your prized possessions, or even your health care: a court....
kiplinger.com
Apr 19 2025
If you worry about how your children will handle an inheritance, you're not alone. Luckily, you have options — from lifetime gifting to trusts — that can help....
kiplinger.com
Apr 16 2025
Raising kids will stretch you, but it doesn’t have to wreck your wallet. I’ve got three of my own, and I can tell you, it’s not the kids that get expensive. It’s the decisions ...
dadisfire.com
Apr 04 2025
Money is everywhere, but most people have no clue how to handle it. Just look around, grown adults drowning in debt, stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck grind, wondering why they’re always broke. ...
dadisfire.com
Apr 04 2025
Your financial planner may urge you to downsize in retirement. Your kids may even pressure you. But be sure it's right for you before you make a move....
kiplinger.com
Apr 03 2025
The families of more than 1 million children and teenagers with serious physical and intellectual disabilities are receiving Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. But a 1996 reform made it harder to k...
crr.bc.edu
Apr 03 2025
My wife and are only 18 months retired, and we haven’t encountered anything that has seriously blown up our retirement lifestyle of choice — yet. But we know others that have. Kids have mo...
reddit.com
Mar 28 2025
One of my goals is to put my kids to work so they can earn money, contribute to a Roth IRA, and learn the value of hard work and the power of investing. By age 18, they'll have roughly 10 years of wor...
financialsamurai.com
Mar 26 2025
Back in 2019, I remember being surprised at a survey by toy maker Lego that asked young adults what they wanted to be when they grew up. The top answer wasYouTube creator! Of the 3,000 children survey...
financialsamurai.com
Mar 25 2025
I’m 75 sf, and living with my mother, 97. She’s not dying and in fact quite healthy. When she does pass I plan to move closer to my kids, who live 1500 miles away. So my daughter txted tod...
reddit.com
Mar 11 2025
If your child has earned income, they can contribute to a Roth IRA. Opening a Roth IRA for kids can significantly change their financial situation in retirement....
forbes.com
Mar 03 2025
FROM THE ARTICLE: How to Plan for Retirement When You Don’t Have Kids. Childless older adults face different challenges in housing, health care and estate planning. By Tamara E. Holmes, AARP. **...
community.aarp.org
Mar 01 2025
If you don’t believe the world will grant your children a fair chance to succeed, you may want to take matters into your own hands as parents. One way is to set them up for financial independenc...
financialsamurai.com
Feb 28 2025
Four categories are recognized under current regulations to qualify as an Eligible Designated Beneficiary (EDB). These include the surviving spouse, minor children of the decedent, a disabled or chron...
financialsymmetry.libsyn.com
Feb 27 2025
Unsafe aging parents who refuse to move or get help create a huge worry for their adult children. Strategy to address this is needed....
forbes.com
Feb 26 2025
A new analysis reveals that the policy change would mainly benefit high-earning retirees or those close to retirement....
kiplinger.com
Feb 21 2025
One of a parent's biggest dilemmas is, "How can we best set up our kids financially without ruining them?" Here are five suggestions. The post 5 Ways to Set Up Your Kids Financially Without Ruining Th...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Feb 19 2025
There are plenty of reasons people choose not to have kids, with the cost of raising them being a major one. Another big factor is the fear that children will disrupt an ideal FIRE lifestyle. Many env...
financialsamurai.com
Feb 15 2025
People love to say that raising kids costs a fortune. That’s only true if you decide to make it true. The real problem isn’t diapers or school supplies, it’s oversized houses, expens...
dadisfire.com
Feb 14 2025
There are actually a few good reasons to hire your spouse in your business. But you probably won't come out ahead financially by doing so. The post Why Hiring Your Spouse Is (Probably) a Bad Idea (Eve...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Feb 04 2025
Talking to our children about money can be difficult. Especially discussing our own net worth and what will be left to them. Many people fear their children will only care about their money, they migh...
mysmartretirement.flemingfinancialservices.com
Feb 03 2025
When drawing up powers of attorney, older parents will most likely name adult children as their representatives. But is that always the smart choice?...
kiplinger.com
Jan 26 2025
Warren Buffett recently advised us parents how to talk to our kids about money—and we should listen....
forbes.com
Jan 24 2025
Can you believe they’re turning 60? The slacker kids are all grown up and could reinvent retirement as we know it....
kiplinger.com
Jan 22 2025
“Cruising is the best way to travel with kids.” “Family travel is much easier on a cruise because you don’t have to continuously pack and unpack.” “Why fly when you...
millennial-revolution.com
Jan 16 2025
Tragically, some elders who were mobility challenged or who had no transportation to allow them to escape, lost their lives in those fires....
forbes.com
Jan 02 2025
People who are caring for kids and aging parents at the same time can take a hit mentally and financially, so make sure you're tapping into all available help....
kiplinger.com
Dec 28 2024
I read a lot about retirees and their choice of home size, location, health care, etc. However, one of the most important aspects is maintaining independence. We have two children; one lives 30 minute...
reddit.com
Dec 25 2024
Retired couples spend lots of time together. Without the distractions of work and raising kids, miscommunication can cause trouble. Here's a way to avoid that....
kiplinger.com
Dec 25 2024
Author and estate planning expert Mark Shiller shares how to leave wealth to your kids and prepare them for success...
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