5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Be Super Savers

5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Be Super Savers

Becoming parents has changed our lives for the better, financially and otherwise. Even though she’s tiny now, we’re imagining how she’ll grow in the years to come. For example, one of the goals we have is to have our little one be financially savvy with her money when it comes time for her to move out of our home. Here are some ways parents have successfully gotten their kids into saving their money.
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Which Savings Method is Right for You?

Which Savings Method is Right for You?

Savings is one of the most basic concepts in personal finance…or so we think. While the rewards of saving money are obvious, actually following through often proves to be a challenge. Even when people understand its importance, savings is made difficult by the fact that everyone’s situation is different. Below, we explore several different approaches to savings (and the pros and cons of each) to help you pick the right one. Full story

How to Painlessly Find Money for Your IRA

How to Painlessly Find Money for Your IRA

Most of us have heard of financial gurus touting the many benefits of investing in an IRA. Depending on whether one goes with a traditional Individual Retirement Arrangement or Roth, participants can get some tax benefits with their contributions or on their withdrawals. If you’re looking to jump start or increase your retirement contributions, here are some big ways to find money in your budget. Full story