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Foster Financial Literacy and Family Values

Timing discussions around money while clearly communicating your financial values with heirs can be tricky.

You may already be asking yourself: How will I help them understand this is more about passing on a legacy than money? What financial knowledge and decision-making skills do my heirs currently have? Will my family understand the importance of charitable giving as much as I do?

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7 Money Moves to Help Enhance Your Cash

Sometimes savings can be easier to find if you know where to look. Beyond the generic advice of “saving more,” these nuanced strategies can help your cash flow. Here are some tips:…

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How Savers and Spenders Can Meet in the Middle

Couples who have opposite philosophies regarding saving and spending often have trouble finding common ground, and money arguments frequently erupt. But you can learn to work with — and even appreciate — your financial differences.

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The Lasting Benefits of Financial Security

Talking to kids about money can be awkward, but it’s important. That’s the takeaway from a recent T. Rowe Price survey, which showed that parents consider topics like death and politics easier to discuss with kids than saving for a goal. A full 85% wanted to avoid the issue by signing their kid up for a personal finance course.

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What to do After a Loved One Passes Away

When someone close to you dies, the whirlwind of emotions and planning can be paralyzing. And if you’re the heir in charge or executor of your loved one’s will, decision-making and to-dos are a heavy weight on your shoulders.

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How to Kill Your Zombie Subscriptions

In a 2022 survey, consumers were first asked to quickly estimate how much they spend on subscription services each month, then a while later, they were directed to break down and itemize their monthly payments. On average, the consumers’ actual spending was $219 per month, about 2.5 times as much as the $86 they originally guessed.

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Tips for Protecting Your Privacy on Social Media

In 2023, an estimated 4.9 billion people use social media and the number keeps growing. Whether it’s to find a place to eat, stay in touch with friends or family, or connect with industry peers to gain knowledge for your career growth, social media has a platform for you and your interests. But are you being safe with divulging your personal information?

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Give Yourself Permission to Unplug

Have you heard the term “stresslaxation” before? It affects some people, especially high performers, who have a hard time relaxing. It strikes when they’ve finally taken time away from work and other responsibilities to engage in self-care activities – but can’t get in the headspace to actually enjoy them.

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Netiquette for Digital Natives

The youngest members of the family might seem the most informed on today’s tech – but that’s not always the case. Preparing the next generation for everything, even deterring cybercriminals or tracking down lost devices, is still the responsibility of older generations. These tips can help shield young people from online danger.

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