financial responsibility

Nine tips to manage your money as you start a family

January 25, 2013

As a woman, you’ll go through many life stages. Some stages will require you to completely change your financial plan while others will require just […]

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When couples fight about money: Shared finances or separate accounts?

January 2, 2013

Most couples fight about one of three things; money, sex, or kids. If money is causing strife in your married life, it could make sense […]

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Online shopping made simpler by Visa Checkout

December 29, 2012

As a busy mom (and who isn’t?), I’m always looking for tools and sites that simplify my life. With the craziness of our daily schedules […]

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3 Tips to help your children manage their holiday loot

December 24, 2012

By Shannon Ryan, CFP® Your children will soon be gleefully opening their presents, and many will receive cash and gift certificates as part of their […]

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Tips on how to communicate with your kids about money

September 27, 2012

A Dad’s Point-of-View What are the biggest problems in marriages? Kids? Money? Sex? Communication? All of the above? What are the biggest challenges in parenting? […]

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Teach your kids about ka-ching

June 1, 2012

The average middle-class household spends about $225K to raise their kids from 0-18. That’s a whole lotta cash. But at some point your kids will […]

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My boys would be better off if I abandoned them

April 10, 2012

A Dad’s Point-of-View I suppose the title of this column got your attention. Of course I don’t mean it in any literal sense but I’ve […]

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