In my last blog entry, I wrote about using permanent life insurance to fund a child’s college education. Now I am going to expand on that topic, this time from the perspective of a grandparent who wants to utilize his or her $14,000 annual gift tax exemption (per recipient) for the purpose of giving one […]
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Let’s talk about finances and money! With parenting comes family financial planning. Starting a family means new tax cuts and preparing for your financial future. We have great advice from people in the “money” industry on all topics — including taxes, planning, family planning and more to help you be prepared for any and all financial responsibilities.
Protecting Your Identity
Your bag is the repository of all things important – diapers, bottles and snacks, band aids, your cell – basically anything your children will or might need. Additional contents most likely include your credit cards and maybe even a check book -all of which contain loads of information about you and your money. One of […]
College Funding Strategy: Permanent Life Insurance
From generation to generation, Americans have taken pride in educating their children. Today, that’s a more expensive proposition than ever. In fact, college costs have risen faster than most other prices in our economy. Five, ten, or fifteen years from now, sending a child to college will likely test your financial resources. Yet, there is […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Readers’ Comments on “Mother Wants Money from Grandparents for Kids’ Camp”
Many readers commented on my column, Mother Wants Money from Grandparents for Kids’ Camp. In general, the responses were of two types: (1) Personal reactions to the young mom who was considering asking her in-laws for money for her kids’ expensive camp program; (2) Grandparents sharing how they are currently helping their grandchildren financially. One […]
Top Health Care Considerations During Divorce
Dear Divorce Information NOW, I am getting divorced and am concerned about health care costs for myself and my children. What should I be thinking about? Please be very specific because I am not employed and one of my kids always seems to be at the doctor’s office. Thank you, Beth Dear Beth, In answer […]
Share Your Wish: Teaching Kids About Charity
I always marveled at people who started their own businesses – they could take a simple idea and turn it into what seems like an overnight success. I constantly come up with ideas, but they never really turn into anything. That could be because I never followed through… until now. Last year, I was planning […]
Lean In Or Lean Out? Teleclass Re-Cap
For those of you who missed this wonderful teleclass, presented by Adelaide Lancaster, here is a link to the taped class and discussion on Lean in Or Lean Out: A Discussion on Sheryl Sandberg’s Controversial book, “Lean In”. Whether you work out of the home full or part-time or are at stay a home mom working […]
Redefining Your Professional Identity After Raising A Family: Teleclass Recap
For those of you who missed this wonderful teleclass, generously sponsored by Macaroni Kid and presented by Pamela Weinberg, here is a link to the taped class on redefining your professional identity after raising a family. Specific tips were covered on how to begin the process of re-entering the workforce. The focus was on those […]