Our house has been crazy (well crazier than it normally is with six children running around) as my two oldest daughters have been busy preparing for their junior/senior proms. For months they have laid awake at night talking about what they would wear and shared their visions of the “Cinderella” moment that would soon be here. I told the story of my senior prom and … [Read more...] about Prom Season is Breaking My Bank Account!
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How To Baby-Proof Your Bank Account
We all know that getting ready for a baby means plugging up those outlets, placing a gate at the edge of the stairs, and picking out the safest car seat for the money. But so many expectant moms forget to make one of the most important new parent purchases there is: life insurance, the best way to baby proof your bank account. Wait! Don’t stop reading. I know life … [Read more...] about How To Baby-Proof Your Bank Account
Divorce & IRA Accounts
During the course of a divorce, any assets you and your spouse had will need to be divided. With the help of your lawyers or a mediator, you will decide who gets what property, how to divide your savings and how to divvy up the retirement accounts. Splitting up the 401(k)s and the IRAs is a bit trickier than simply dividing a regular savings account.FunctionIf you are employed … [Read more...] about Divorce & IRA Accounts
Help! My Sixth Grader Wants a Facebook Account!
"My sixth grade daughter wants a Facebook account because all her friends are on it. What do I do?" We were asked this question many times. Our answer: There is a reason Facebook says you need to be 13 years of age to have an account – at that age, they feel a child can reasonably understand the consequence of their actions and use the site responsibly.Questions You Should … [Read more...] about Help! My Sixth Grader Wants a Facebook Account!
Back to school safety Part 2: My 6th grader wants a Facebook account – what do I do?
Q: My daughter has been away at sleep away camp all summer and unplugged – she will be starting 6th grade this year and all last year begged us for a Facebook account – because all her friends had one. What should I do? I am not even on Facebook. A: We were asked this question many times…our answer: There is a reason Facebook says you need to be 13 … [Read more...] about Back to school safety Part 2: My 6th grader wants a Facebook account – what do I do?