Dear Readers, Young parents and grandparents alike have asked me about various issues related to wills, living wills, long-term healthcare and arrangements for death. For example, one grandmother says, “For the life of me I cannot get my husband to talk about his wishes regarding his death and remains. Even though we’re only in our […]
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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.
Green Parenting: What is Kickstarter?
Lately I’ve been receiving a lot of requests from friends to fund their Kickstarter projects. Leery as I always am when it comes to anyone asking me for donations online, I have mainly ignored them. But last week a person I admire was jubilant when their Kickstarter campaign got fully funded and she was able […]
Grandparents Worry That Wealth Will Spoil Their Grandchildren
My husband and I will soon be first-time grandparents when our daughter delivers twins. We are over-the-moon happy, but we do have a major worry. Both our daughter and her husband are successful bankers and make a lot of money. They have a full-time staff of a driver, a housekeeper and they each have a […]
How Much for My Child’s Allowance?
How much should I give my child for an allowance? Whether or not to give your child an allowance and how much to give is a great question! As is the case with so many parenting issues, there is no right or wrong answer as to whether or not to give your child an allowance. […]
The Best Charities This Holiday Season
As the holidays quickly approach, many of us (and our children) are creating holiday wish lists. I am sure many of you take time out of your busy schedules to factor in a charitable act or gift during the holidays. Perhaps you select a family in need for whom to buy presents or maybe you […]
Post-Baby Finances 101: Teleclass Re-cap
Last week, we hosted a teleclass on getting a handle on your finances now that you’re “plus one.” Our expert speaker was Dahlia Peyser, Vice President, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Dahlia went over everything that new parents need to know about getting their finances in check now that baby has arrived! Topics included the following: Best ways […]
Young Parents Deal with Legal Guardianship
My husband and I are working on our wills and we have some questions for you. Do you have suggestions about how to and whether to discuss guardianship issues with grandparents, just in case something should happen to both parents? What if you are selecting one set of grandparents over another? What if you want […]
Green Parenting: The Cost of Green Living
One of the most common misconceptions about green living is that it is costly. Many people find the barrier to living a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle takes much more time and money than they currently use living a non-eco-friendly lifestyle. I’m here to say, that is simply not true.