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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.
How to Teach Kids About Checking Accounts
Money education is an important and sometimes overlooked lesson that parents forget to share with their kids. It is important for kids to learn how to budget the money they have available to them and how to balance a checkbook. When kids see mom and dad pull out credit or debit cards, they may not realize that there is more to managing money and a checking account than just swiping a card. Any money management lesson also gives you a chance to spend time with your kids, and to gauge their basic math skills.
Building a Savings Accounts
Experts say that individuals should have a year’s worth of living expenses stuffed into their savings account in case of an emergency. It’s hard to imagine saving just a few months’ worth of pay–much less an entire year’s worth. However, there are some easy methods you can use to build a savings account that will continually draw interest and will be there in case of an emergency.
The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Backlash: An Opportunity to Be Kind
The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Backlash: An Opportunity to Be Kind. Growing up, football was a big deal in our household — my dad was an avid fan, always glued to the TV on game days. Me? Not so much. The excitement, the rules, the intensity — I just never really got into it. But this season was different.
Maximize Your Money: Smart Moves for Your Tax Refund!
Excited to see that money coming into the bank account? Already thinking about how to spend it in advance? It's important to recognize that receiving a tax refund isn't just a stroke of luck; it's a sign of financial responsibility and diligent tax planning. However, it's crucial not to fall victim to spending frivolously. Instead,…