Family Finances

“How many pennies in a roll?” my son asks. “Fifty,” I answer. “One, two, three, four,” he begins to count. “Six, seven, eight, nine, ten!” He declares with utter excitement. “Very good, keep going,” I respond. Minutes later stacks of pennies stand before him. His little fingers grasp the piles and move them into perfect […]

A new year just started, which means it’s time to set big goals. Most of us focus on aspirations like losing weight, getting in shape or exploring new careers, but have you thought about your financial plans yet? If not, what are you waiting for? There is no time like the present to review your […]

Financial dishonesty, (otherwise known as financial infidelity), is the act of falsifying details or omitting financial facts from your spouse or partner. Financial indiscretions can include spending money, opening accounts, borrowing money or incurring debt without your spouse’s knowledge. Have you ever kept financial secrets from your significant other? Have you hidden purchases or lied […]

Do you think parents should provide financial assistance to their adult children? If so, do you think they should do so equally, or is it okay for parents to give more money to one child? Is favoring one child financially ever fair? Is inequality always a sign of sibling favoritism? Questions like these pour into […]