Financial News & Trends

Giving children an allowance helps them to experience some level of freedom and independence, while also teaching them about savings and responsibility. But how much is too much or too little?

Are you still paying your children’s phone bill or offering financial assistance when they ask for it? Supporting your adult children can decrease your chances of a quality retirement and inhibit their growth. If it’s time to smoothly cut the cord — follow these 4 steps to ease the process!

Show your kids the importance of giving back during the holiday season with these 15 fun and simple ways to help those in your community.

Setting your child up for a strong financial future is a process that can begin at an early age. Try these tips to start educating your son or daughter about how to make smart money decisions and create lifelong saving habits.

While there’s no steadfast rule to handling income inequality, there are a few important takeaways you and your spouse can discuss to help level the playing field.

Women pay more than $1,350 on average than men due to the pink tax each year. Here's how to budget for it moving forward.

You work hard as a parent to prepare your child for the "real world," but it isn't always easy. These four ideas can help with preparing your teenager for financial independence.

Money is tough to talk about with your spouse, but the conversation doesn't have to end in yelling. Consider employing these tips when starting a financial conversation with your partner.

This handy financial checklist can help widows and widowers determine which tasks to tackle first when losing their loved ones.