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These 3 tips will not only keep your child out of the red financially, but also reduce the money stresses that can derail their college experience

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) can be an attractive option for homeowners looking for short-term financing. However, it’s important to understand that a HELOC isn't suitable for everyone. Years ago, I spoke with a man that had a good size 1st mortgage as well as a HELOC. The HELOC was used to buy two cars and to travel. Not ideal.

When buying a family vacation home, it is very important to determine who is it for. This may sound like a rhetorical question but actually it is not. Parents especially are in the business of creating great memories for their children and often buying a vacation retreat brings visions of a place to rest, relax, and be together. When your kids are young this seems simple. But as your kids become young adults with friends and other interests, there is no guarantee that they will come to your dream vacation home.

Have you created a Login.gov account to access your Social Security information yet? The Social Security Administration is changing the way everyone accesses Social Security information online.

Research suggests that many aspects of our personality start taking shape in early childhood. Studies in developmental psychology indicate that traits like temperament can be observed in infants and toddlers. These traits often form the bedrock of our personalities, influencing how we interact with the world and respond to our experiences.

Student loans are a double-edged sword: they open doors to education and opportunities but also come with a hefty price tag. Here's three ways loans last past graduation day.