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We may never think we need a legal document to help an adult child in an emergency. But in this real case, parents did not have what they needed. A nightmare resulted....
A high percentage of plans fall short of meeting their owners’ goals because central players in executing the plan didn't know key facts....
Spending changes for your household between when kids were in high school and retirement Assuming your spending actually went down, and you had kids, what level of decline did you see in household spe...
It’s been several months since we returned from Hawaii, and surprisingly, my FOMO about the AI tech boom has faded. Sure, I still don’t have a job paying me gobs of money as AI CapEx surge...
It's a tricky period when your adult child is under 26 but needs health insurance. We ask financial experts for advice....
M64 wife is 57, no kids. We have just north of 4 mil in liquid assets split between 3 in after tax and 1+ in 401k. How much should we have in real estate vs bonds,equities and annuities? I’m ant...
After co-founding Busy Bees—later spotlighted by Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop—Shannon Spotswood returned to finance, helping build RFG Advisory into a platform that supports 65 independent...
When children are young, it can be hard to meet immediate costs, let alone save for the future, but these five habits can help build lasting financial security....
Spouse and I are retiring soon and have both greatly reduced our work schedules. We are fortunate to have kids and grand kids living nearby and we also have a 6 month-old Lab puppy. We did not want to...
The rule of self-reliance holds that your well-being in old age is up to you, not your children. Because "nothing can bring you peace but yourself."...
You've met your savings goal, your friends are having fun without you, your boss is mean to you, and your kids are grown and gone. What are you waiting for?...
One of my greatest blessings was getting financially literate before I made big money. Here's how to teach your kids about money early. The post 8 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money appeared first on...
With Americans having fewer children and the baby boomer cohort rapidly retiring, it has been immigrants who have been shoring up the U.S. workforce. According to the Migration Policy Institute, U.S. ...
While there is debate over immunizations for children and pregnant women, if you’re over 65, you still need your regular vaccines this fall....
Every few months or so, my husband suggests “I” have a new baby. He carefully uses the word “we” when ... Read more...
My spouse and I are retiring soon and are in that mode of “our house is too big”, “our kids aren’t moving back home”, and “we don’t want to retire here”...
Having children comes with biological and financial consequences. It's hard to afford a family while in school, training, and early career. The post How to Survive Residency as a Single Earner with Ki...
Tuesday, August 12 - Monday, August 18, 2025 Most Commented score comments title & link 85 169 comments Retirees without children or family heirs -- how are you planning your estate? Top Comments ...
I reflected on the expensive possessions I own, while my wife and children seem indifferent to them. Additionally, I’ve developed new interests, leading me to start selling and buying various it...
Trump account is a non-deductible Traditional IRA for kids with no earned income. It isn't as good as a custodial Roth IRA, a 529 plan, or a UTMA account. Learn the Nuts and Bolts I put everything I u...
I would think that how you plan your retirement spending patterns and how much of an estate to leave would change if there is no desire to leave something behind for family members. So what does that ...
Here’s how to support your parents and your adult children without sacrificing your retirement....
Raising kids isn’t easy at any age, especially when you thought you were done. Now, over 2 million grandparents in the U.S. are doing it all over again. For many, this wasn’t part of the p...
I am in my early 50s. With luck, I’ll be able to retire around 60. I find it harder and harder to be motivated to continue the grind. I know I need to. I have to get my kids through college, pay...
Can a children’s poem change how you think about retirement? In this episode, we unpack the hidden wisdom in Shel Silverstein’s “Smart” and how it reflects a common retirement ...
Over the last few years, I interviewed members of my family to find out two things: How I became the Mad Fientist (i.e. where did I get my extreme ideas about money) What advice they'd give to parents...
I retired at 60 and have been living well. Bought a retirement house on an island in the Pacific Northwest. Traveling, visiting our children and enjoying ourselves has been a way of life since Covid e...
As parents, it’s our job to teach kids how money works because most schools won’t. It’s not just about saving, it’s about earning, spending, and thinking clearly in a world tha...
What does it really take to build lasting family memories with your kids and grandkids, especially when everyone’s busy and scattered across the country? In this heartwarming and practical episo...
When aging parents need help, the last thing they want to see is their kids fighting over it and the costs. Use experts to conduct family meetings to reduce conflict....
Today we are answering your questions about estate planning and passing on of wealth to future generations. We talk about the value of giving your kids their inheritance earlier in life when they need...
I need something to do, and reading is one of my favorite pastimes. After reading the statistics on reading levels in my state, I was appalled to learn that 40% of children cannot read at grade level....
Retiring early with kids sounds perfect, but the reality isn’t always easy. I retired in 2021 at the age of 42 with twin one-year-olds and a three-year-old. There’s more time, more memorie...
You can leave your kids a house, some money, and maybe a few good stories. But if you’re not careful, you might also leave behind legal problems, debt, or emotional stress they didn’t ask ...
If your adult child needs financial help, of course you want to provide it, but crafting a plan that also protects your financial and emotional well-being is vital....
Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill is law, let's talk about Trump Accounts for babies and how they compare to other accounts for kids. The post Trump Accounts — What to Know About This ‘B...
Summer shouldn’t just start and end with pool parties and backyard cookouts. For kids, it can be a springboard of ... Read more...
I haven’t watched the Oscars in years, but somehow I always know who slapped whom, which deserving actor got snubbed, ... Read more...
Mr. 1500 Days is a family guy living in Colorado with his wife and two teenage children. He studied biology ... Read more...
Parents are devoting more time, resources, and money than ever to their children’s sports, spending over $1,000 annually on average per child for the primary activity alone....
Involving your children in your planning is one of the most powerful ways to protect your legacy and give your loved ones the clarity they’ll need when it matters most....
If your kids are likely to inherit and you're worried about how they'll manage, start talking about money and teaching common-sense habits as soon as you can....
The financial implications of education strategies can be tough, but the question of how we educate our children can't be reduced to money. The post Education Costs: Why Jim Dahle Misses the Mark on P...
Not long ago, dads taught their kids the simple skills life required. Some were directly taught, others were picked up by example. Now? Many of those basics are missing, and younger adults are paying ...
As Father's Day approaches, I remember how my father's small acts of love and generosity added up over time and influenced my relationships with my own children, proving that the best investments can ...
Answering reader questions about finances and family members, including what to do when you are supporting your parents financially, how the gift tax works when your parents are giving you an early in...
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...
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...
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...
“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...