Why Women Need Their Own Financial Accounts

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Financial independence is essential for everyone. Women have lagged in gaining autonomy, being more reliant on their spouses for money than is healthy. They have made significant progress in the workplace, and their financial clout is rising. Yet, to fully … Read More

How To Build Generational Wealth

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When you envision generational wealth, do you see images of private jets, lavish parties, extra chilled martinis, and designer clothes for toddlers come into view? That may be, but this post is not about those already wealthy. It’s about people … Read More

How To Pay For College: A Family Guide

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  You got into your college of choice. How to pay for college? The latest student loan statistics reflect  $1.56 trillion held by 43.2 million student borrowers by an average of $39,351.  College education leads to higher income, job security, … Read More

Our Guide To Employee Equity Compensation Plans

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Your equity compensation plan may be the best part of your benefits package. Getting a competitive salary is important, but prospective employees should look at their employer’s benefits package as part of their compensation. Equity compensation plans, if provided, are … Read More

Why This Professor Quit Real Estate Investing

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Real estate investing can be pretty lucrative, generating high returns but make sure you understand the risks. Before I began investing in stocks, I enjoyed the romantic aspects of real estate. My parents would pick me up to watch the … Read More

Teaching Your Children To Become Fiscally Responsible

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Have your kids ever used your credit card without permission? According to a LendingTree study, roughly half  (52%) of parents let one of their kids borrow their credit cards to let them buy something online.  29% of parents with children … Read More

A Guide To Your Child’s Credit Report: Pros and Cons

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It seems our job as parents of teens keep getting harder. Are they on drugs? Alcohol binging? Is their credit report alright? Yes, they can have credit issues! Once you have debt and payment history, what and when you borrowed, … Read More

Pros and Cons of Universal Basic Income

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Universal basic income, or UBI, is a modern-day concept under which the government distributes cash payments to all. This concept has been around since Thomas More proposed a basic income to everyone in Utopia, written nearly 500 years. Once a … Read More

Ten Commandments of Saving Money

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“Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” Warren Buffett Warren Buffett’s quotes are timeless, reflecting his wisdom. His words on saving and investments are inspiring. Saving money is the cornerstone of a … Read More

Estate Planning For Digital Assets In 5 Steps

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We Live In A Digital World Yet, most of us don’t prepare wills (only 46% do, according to a recent poll), and if we do, we may not fully address these assets in our estate planning documents. As a result, … Read More