As the April tax deadline approached, I picked up on a re-birth of a certain sentiment that goes a little something like this “I can’t wait to get that …

Where should you put money gifted to your children? A friend of mine recently asked me a great question that I’m guessing many parents think about at some point …

In the recent post that detailed how my wife got an interview and offer after months of ignored applications and finger-crossing, it occurred to me that I really didn’t …

This Coverdell ESA overview article has been updated with information for the 2026 tax year. For those looking for a place to save for your child’s future or find …

A few weeks back when I highlighted my monthly budget, a few readers noticed a few absent line items. One gigantic glaring absence, as reader, Jason, pointed out, was …

Last fall, I highlighted my wife’s switch to a career in nursing. Nursing was a careful selection. She wanted to get away from the desk and work more with …

Nothing good can come from a payday loan. According to new research from Pew, the average payday loan borrower must pay back $400 within two weeks, but can only …

We recently covered opening a custodial IRA for a minor. I’m a big fan of the Roth variety when it comes to custodial IRAs – gifts or contributions are …

One of the most enlightening and beneficial personal finance exercises one can complete is to calculate your average monthly budget. I say “monthly budget”, but for the purposes of …