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Being a special-needs parent can make it hard to balance both time and finances.

Adult children may be legally responsible for their parents' long-term care costs.

When you start earning your first paycheck, work toward setting yourself up for lifelong financial security.

Through penalties, underfunding, or dividend goofs, you may be giving the IRS more than you owe.

It's life insurance which covers two policyowners and pays-off at the second death.

There are ways to leverage a policy to increase school support and win tax advantages.

From credits to write-offs, parents have opportunities to lower their tax liability.

Multiple policies can handle some of life's complexities.

Don't leave credits and deductions for your income taxes on the table.

The age you are when you have your first child may affect your finances in different ways.

Ratings can help you determine if your carrier should be financially strong enough to meet its commitments.

The right life insurance policy not only protects your family from financial risk, but also fits your budget.

With interest rates rising, borrowers may pay more for loans but savers may welcome the higher yields.

Becoming a new parent comes with a lot of new considerations and responsibilities.

Changes in tax law regarding alimony will likely make financial planning for divorce more complex.

Younger buyers seek affordable homes in the suburbs.

Hispanic families are sending their kids to college in record numbers, but many still struggle to cover costs.

Many supporting kids and aging parents are unprepared for the financial and emotional toll it can take.

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