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Kids at Work: The Humble Allowance As Teaching Tool
February 2, 2025
Kids at Work: The Humble Allowance As Teaching Tool
In the digital age, the idea of paying kids an allowance may seem antiquated and quaint. Even if not, allowances are a touchy subject, especially for...
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What’s Your Plan C? Planning for Incapacity
July 12, 2024
What’s Your Plan C? Planning for Incapacity
I call it “Plan C” because it’s outside the “if not this, then that” type of planning. Plan C is for what the investment world calls a “fa...
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Do You Have a Plan C? Planning for Incapacity
April 21, 2022
Do You Have a Plan C? Planning for Incapacity
It can happen to the best of people at the worst of times: not being able to make decisions for yourself due to accident or illness. LNWM Director Mon...
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Raising Money-Wise Kids: Motivation Is the Foundation
December 20, 2021
Raising Money-Wise Kids: Motivation Is the Foundation
When it comes to family conversations, there are fewer taboo topics than talking about money. Parents can be terrified of saying something wrong. Disc...
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Raising Money Wise Kids: Motivation & Personality
June 24, 2021
Raising Money Wise Kids: Motivation & Personality
Money is often the elephant in the room. There are so many reasons to avoid talking about it – from kids’ eyes glazing over to parents being terri...
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Launching Kids in the New Normal
August 21, 2020
Launching Kids in the New Normal
The end-of-summer rituals – back to school, returning to the office – are not happening the way we’re used to this fall. And while this new...
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Negotiating Divorce: Don’t Overlook Taxes, Community Property
April 6, 2018
Negotiating Divorce: Don’t Overlook Taxes, Community Property
During a divorce, major decisions are made about who gets what, when and how. If you haven’t been married long, it is much easier to part ways, espe...
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Hey Kids, Pay Attention to Your Credit Score!
July 11, 2017
Hey Kids, Pay Attention to Your Credit Score!
When your kids (or grandkids) get their first credit card, that’s a great time to talk to them about credit scores. Nearly 60% of Americans over...
