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Your Guide to Budgeting for Summer Camp

Your Guide to Budgeting for Summer Camp

Send your campers off for summer fun without blowing your budget. Here’s how.

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Budgeting Tips for the Sandwich Generation: How to Care for Kids and Parents

Budgeting Tips for the Sandwich Generation: How to Care for Kids and Parents

If you’re part of the sandwich generation, having a money management plan is crucial.

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What Is a Fiduciary Deposit Account?

What Is a Fiduciary Deposit Account?

A fiduciary deposit account is an account that’s owned by one or more persons but managed by another. The owner is known as the principal, while the manager is known as the fiduciary. These accounts are sometimes used to handle … Continue reading →

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Banking for Busy Parents: 4 Essential Checking Account Features

Banking for Busy Parents: 4 Essential Checking Account Features

As a busy parent, your life is moving in all directions. Your checking account needs to keep pace.

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4 Smart Things to Do When You Get an Inheritance

4 Smart Things to Do When You Get an Inheritance

Coming into a windfall? Here’s how to make the most of it.

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Per Stirpes vs. Per Capita in Estate Planning

Per Stirpes vs. Per Capita in Estate Planning

When creating an estate plan, one of the most basic documents you may wish to include is a will. If you have a more complicated estate, you might also need to have a trust in place. Both a will and … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know About Budgeting for Maternity Leave

What You Need to Know About Budgeting for Maternity Leave

Follow these four steps to financially prepare for your maternity leave.

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8 Ways to Save Money on Date Night

8 Ways to Save Money on Date Night

Planning budget-friendly date nights can keep your relationship and your finances healthy.

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4 Considerations for Opening Your Child’s First Checking Account

4 Considerations for Opening Your Child’s First Checking Account

Would your child benefit from a checking account? Check out these 4 tips to start them off on the right financial foot.

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Who Can and Cannot Witness a Will?

Who Can and Cannot Witness a Will?

A will is an important part of your financial plan. When you create a will and testament, you’re creating a legal document that determines how your assets will be distributed once you pass away. You can also use a will … Continue reading →

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