Kids & Money

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How to Hold an Effective Family Budget Meeting

Does your family have family meetings?  What about family budget meetings?  According to T.Rowe Price’s annual Parents, Kids, & Money survey, you probably don’t.  In the 2016 survey, 71% of parents said they were reluctant to talk to their kids about money and 59% of parents said they only do it when the kids bring …

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What Happens to Your 529 Plan if Your Child Doesn’t Go to College

It is well known that 529 plans are the best way to save for your child’s higher education expenses.  77% of parents who are saving for their child’s college expenses are using a 529 plan, according to the College Saving Survey by Savingforcollege.com.  And with over 80% of parents wanting to pay for at least 50% …

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Financial Literacy Month: Get Money Smart With Your Kids This Month!

It may be freezing rain here, but April has arrived, and it is a fantastic day. April 1st kicks off the first day of Financial Literacy Month! In 2004, the Senate officially declared April Financial Literacy Month to combat the lack of financial education available to Americans.  Did you know that two-thirds of Americans are financially illiterate, according …

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