When it comes to teaching kids about money, the most important lesson might be this: you don’t have to wait. According to West Virginia University Extension, financial education should begin…
A head start compound advantage grows faster than you think. If you’re saving for a child, time is your biggest ally. Beginning before kindergarten—even with very small amounts—gives your contributions…
What’s happening Americans are feeling more anxious about jobs and pay. In September, the New York Fed’s Survey of Consumer Expectations found the chance that unemployment will be higher a…
What’s happening Gas prices dipped heading into fall. AAA reported the national average fell five cents in the week ending Sept 25 to $3.15, helped by lower seasonal demand and…
What’s happening Americans are cutting back on credit-card use. According to MarketWatch (2025-10-07), credit-card balances fell 2.5% year over year in August—the steepest drop since 2020. The Federal Reserve’s G.19…
Grandparents often want to shower their grandkids with love, and what better way than gifts? But many millennial parents see a problem: the stream of stuff is overwhelming, cluttered, and…
If you’re a Millennial or Gen Z parent, you’ve probably seen how fast costs pile up for kids—school, activities, tech, even therapy. A UTMA account (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act)…
“Buy Now, Pay Later” is moving into groceries and bills—here’s why that’s risky “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) was meant for big purchases like furniture or gadgets. But more families…
A recent Wall Street Journal article by Hannah Erin Lang (“She’s 7 Years Old. Her Parents Are Saving to Support Her When She’s 30.”, Aug. 25, 2025) highlights a growing…
