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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 “fat tail” event – low p
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Kids at Work: The Humble Allowance As Teaching Tool
February 2, 2024
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 well-off parents concerne
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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 Monica Padineant explains ho
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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. Discomfort rises when dollar
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The Key to Raising Money Wise Kids
June 24, 2021
The Key to Raising Money Wise Kids
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 terrified of saying something
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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 normal is making life cha
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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, especially financially. But f
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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 18 have no idea what the
