The Spousal IRA Rule
If you are a stay-at-home parent, you may be able to contribute to an IRA based on the combined compensation of you and your spouse.
Mistakes Young Families Make and How to Avoid Them
Bil Lako, CFP®, and Dr. Gene Henssler offer financial tips to young families.
Talking to Your Child about College Expectations
Ready to have the college talk with your high school senior? Learn how to talk about cost, grades and courses of study in this Financial Tip.
Financial Mistakes Young Couples Make
The "Money Talks" hosts highlight some of the financial mistakes young couples make as they embark on married life.”
Hire Your Child, Make Him a Millionaire
The "Money Talks" hosts discuss what $5,000 invested now could grow to in 50 years.
Raising Financially Savvy Children
Rearing financially savvy children can help your children achieve financial independence during their life.
30-Somethings Looking to Start a Family
The "Money Talks" host review a financial plan for a couple in their mid-30s and offer their suggestions.
Financial Considerations for becoming a Stay-at-Home Mom
The "Money Talks" hosts address a listener’s question about financial concerns for being a stay-at-home mom.
The Importance of Naming a Guardian for Your Minor Children
A guardian is someone who the parents choose to care for their minor children in the event they cannot. While this may prove to be a tough decision to make, once agreed upon, the guardian can be simply named in the parents’ Wills. For more information, such as the things to consider when choosing a guardian, read this Financial Strategy.
How Children Affect Your Financial Life
Children play a humongous role in your financial life. When adding a child to your family, you should prioritize and address the most critical areas of your finances to prepare for the future. Having a child involves estate, insurance, tax, and education planning. For more information on how a child affects each of these key areas, read this Financial Tip.