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How much allowance should I give my kids?

August 5, 2025 4:19 am

Q: I’m trying to figure out what’s normal when it comes to giving kids an allowance. How much is too... View Article

August 4, 2025 4:11 am

Q: My family sometimes asks for money or help with things I didn’t plan for, and it’s starting to stress... View Article

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Q: I’ve got a couple of major life events coming up — a wedding and then hopefully soon after, a... View Article

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Q: We want to take the whole family on a big vacation in the next year or so, but with... View Article

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Q: I’m trying to save for both my kids’ college and my retirement, and I honestly don’t know how to... View Article

July 7, 2025 4:54 am

Q: When it comes to college, should I be trying to pay for it all myself — or is it... View Article

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Q: I know that when you buy a home, you have to pay property taxes, but I don’t really understand... View Article

June 16, 2025 4:53 am

Q: I’ve been seeing the term “PMI” pop up while researching mortgages, but I’m still not totally clear on what... View Article

June 10, 2025 6:17 am

Your credit score is like a bonsai tree: It requires careful tending and thoughtful behavior over time to produce the... View Article

June 9, 2025 4:42 am

Q: I keep hearing about “closing costs” when buying a house, but I’m not totally sure what they include. Is... View Article