family finances

by Travis Campbell

The Real Cost of Letting Your Teen Drive Your Car Handing over your car keys to your teenager is a big moment. It feels like a rite of passage for both of you. But before... read the story

by Travis Campbell

7 Awkward Money Talks to Have With Your Family (Before It’s Too Late) Money is a topic most families avoid until they have no choice. But waiting can make things worse. Unspoken money issues... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

7 Financial Mistakes That Leave Families Homeless When most people think of homelessness, they picture tents, shelters, or people sleeping in cars. But what they rarely s... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

How One Bad Medical Diagnosis Can Wreck Your Retirement Plan Imagine this: You’ve spent decades carefully saving and planning for your golden years, envisioning a retirement fille... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

11 Money Secrets Families Keep About Until It’s Too Late Money is one of the most sensitive subjects in any family. While conversations about finances can feel uncomfortable, av... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

10 Ways Inheritance Planning Ends in Total Chaos Most people don’t want to talk about death, let alone what happens to their money, house, or personal belongings after... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

7 Ways Parents Lock Down Your Inheritance When They Think You’ll Blow It Inheriting money is often seen as a rite of passage or a long-awaited blessing. But what happens when your parents or gr... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

Budget vs. Compassion: 11 Eye-Opening Costs of Dodging a Family Member In Need We’re taught to set boundaries with money. Create a budget. Stick to it. Don’t let emotional decisions derail your f... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

Deceased Debt: Here’s How to Make It All Go Away When someone you love dies, your world can feel like it’s in pieces. Grief alone is overwhelming, but when bills s... read the story

by Riley Schnepf

When Your Mom Keeps Asking For Money: 7 Ways to Say “No” Gently Saying no to your mother can feel like the emotional equivalent of walking a tightrope. She raised you. She supported yo... read the story