
6 min read
A financial checklist to prepare your kid for college
Preparing for college costs doesn’t start when your child is a senior in high school. Use this financial guide to help with what you need to know (and when you need to talk to your kids, too).

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How you (and your kids) can pay for college
One family’s higher ed search helped them figure out the true cost of college. What did they pay for, and what would you do for your own kids?

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How 529 plans may benefit you and your taxes
Thinking of investing in a college savings plan? There are lots of pros to 529 plans, including potential tax savings benefits.

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Should you pay off your mortgage? The answer may surprise you.
A home is typically your biggest asset, and a home loan your biggest debt. Should you even try to pay off your mortgage early?

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How to create a home-buying budget you can live with
Budgeting for a home includes more than just a mortgage payment.

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Yes, you need a will (and an estate plan, too). Here are 5 things to know.
Want to do everything you can to take care of the people you care about? Then it’s time for both a will and an estate plan.

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6 money conversations to have before marriage
Taking your relationship to the next level? It’s time to talk to your partner about finances. See how one couple blends love and money—and what a financial professional has to say about it.

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Marrying later in life? 3 things to talk about first
Getting married when you’re older—when you have an established career, more assets, and possibly kids—requires different financial considerations. Here are a few to discuss together.

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6 things to do with your money before having a baby
Whether you’re a new parent or you’ve got a little one on the way, the time to plan for your family’s finances is now. Here are six ways to get started.

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Grandparents raising grandkids: How to keep your savings plan on track
Whether it’s an unexpected situation or you saw it coming, taking on a “second parenthood” can be a big change, and requires some careful planning.