Posted on February 21, 2008 by lindaleitz
Remember that experience is better than lecturing. When your kids are ready to learn about money, start letting them make some financial decisions. It might be as basic as choosing between an ice cream treat and a soda, but let them decide and let them know it’s about deciding what to get, not getting everything [...]
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Posted on February 4, 2008 by lindaleitz
If you are a newly single parent, this time of year is a good one to get a grip on your financial situation. Here are a few tips to get you started.
First, know that you can be in charge of your own situation. Feel free to get help from professionals, but don’t assume that you [...]
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Posted on November 17, 2007 by lindaleitz
In a divorce, there can be countless issues to deal with. Parenting after the divorce, where to live, what friends side with which spouse, emotional turmoil with blame, guilt, fear and a sense of loss. And, of course, there’s the financial change. How each person deals with this is individual. And one of the first financial [...]
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