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Unique Planning Challenges When Caring for a Child With Special Needs

From special needs trusts to government resources, families need to consider a broad array of options.
There's an entire ecosystem of factors influencing financial planning for families with special needs.
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What Can the Financial Trends of 2022 Tell Us About 2023?

Our experts share their takeaways from inflation, volatility and more.
Inflation is important not only because it can impact your budget, but because the ways the federal government seeks to control it can also impact your financial life.
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How to Maximize Year-End Charitable Giving

Any time is a good time to carefully consider how you can best benefit yourself and the institutions you want to help.
Start by considering which causes you care most about. Is it access to education, animal welfare or maybe the arts?
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How to Budget for Vacation

Making a budget and being flexible can help you save on your next trip.
Creating a budget for a vacation is more than just putting money away. It's about finding savvy ways to save on every aspect of your vacation.
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Want to Improve Your Financial Stress and Mental Health?

Pay attention to your wallet. Financial stressors can greatly impact mental and physical health.
A majority of Americans surveyed say money is a significant source of stress in their lives.
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Ways to Beat Fall Financial Stress

There are many ways to manage the stress that comes with weather changes and holiday prepping.
Fortunately, once you've identified what's causing you anxiety, there are ways to manage your stress—both financial and emotional.
Budgeting

Getting Ahead Financially Means Smart Personal Financial Planning

Learning the basics of personal financial planning will help you reach your goals faster.
Your first attempt to create a financial plan doesn't need to be detailed or complicated.
Budgeting

Learn How to Make a Budget That Helps You Achieve Your Financial Goals

A budget gives you a realistic picture of your finances and helps you set future goals.
Once you've established a budget, the next challenge is sticking to it.
Family

How to Care for Yourself as You Care for an Aging Parent

Your financial and emotional health are important as you try to help an ailing parent.
It's important to find ways to safeguard your financial and emotional health, and the health of your family, if you're providing care to an aging parent or another loved one.
Budgeting

How to Do a Financial Checkup

Assess your financial wellness with this step-by-step guide.
Everyone has to make adjustments to their financial plan from time to time.
Investing

5 Things to Cover in a Midyear Financial Checkup

A checkup can help you stay on top of your financial situation and prepare you for any changes you need to make before the year ends.
Saving for important goals, such as retirement, is critical to your financial success.
Budgeting

Save with Last-Minute Travel Booking

If you're flexible, booking just-in-time flights can help cut the soaring cost of airfares.
If you're not entirely picky about where and when you want to travel, you could score big savings while also satisfying your wanderlust.
Family

School Shopping in the Midst of Inflation

Prices are rising, but you can reduce the cost of sending your kids back to school.
School supplies experienced a 2.56% price increase over the past year, while essentials like food, housing and auto sales are up by an average of 10%.
Budgeting

War, Inflation and Interest Rates: Things You Can Do for Your Finances

You can take steps to protect your finances when the news is bad.
History makes it clear that the market turbulence of early 2022 is not a rare thing. Neither is a subsequent recovery.
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The Benefits of Saving Your Tax Refund

If you're getting a tax refund this year, consider saving instead of spending it the first chance you get. Here's why.
Here's a few options you might want to consider if you’re getting a tax refund this year.
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Here's How to Save When You Live on a Budget

You can still free up cash even when you're on a budget. Use some of the best ways to save money so you can get on track.
Create a plan that puts you on track toward the future you want.

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