Children’s Social Security Survivor Benefits: Requirements & Amounts
Children who suffer the death of a parent may get up to 75% of the parent’s Social Security retirement benefit, plus a possible one-time death benefit of $255.
Children who suffer the death of a parent may get up to 75% of the parent’s Social Security retirement benefit, plus a possible one-time death benefit of $255.
In our last episode, we reviewed a particularly spirited example of the classic battle over frugality, cheapness, and the freedom to spend one’s own money the way one sees fit. Some version of this same clash is surely occuring a thousand times over in every city of the world on a continual basis, for it […]
Youâve champagne-toasted to your engagement, basked in post-engagement bliss, and happily researched the latest table decor trends on Pinterest. Itâs easy to get lost in the excitement of your wedding and focus on the fun parts, like trying on dresses. But before you get too far into planning, itâs a good idea to take a […]
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The following is a guest post from Bert Purdy of IntentionalEmployee.com. I had the privilege of meeting Bert for coffee earlier this year since he was working with some of his clients that are in my area. Bert was very excited to share his message with me and I’m equally excited to have him share […]
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Dear Frugal Gal Who is Married to a Spender Husband, Oh, how I get you. Because, you see, I am you! When my husband and I got married, I totally had no clue that people could truly find fulfillment in spending money. Yup, it was a recipe for complete success and harmony in our marriage.Read More
What is one investment you’ve made in the past that you’re grateful for today? In 2011, my financial planning practice was thriving, for the most part. It had been three years since I left my old firm and co-founded Alliance Investment Planning Group, and this blog was doing very well. In spite of all of […]
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“You need to keep your skills fresh,” said a commenter in a recent post about the finances of parenting, referring to the concept of a mother staying at home with the kids. “In case of death or divorce.
I didn’t argue, but I shook my head and rolled my eyes. (I do this to avoid leaving snappy replies to people’s comments. Work with me.) I’ve long felt that combining one’s finances with a potential, or existing, partner should be approached with the same attitude as the partnership. What point is there in marrying (or otherwise vowing your eternal love) if you don’t think it has much chance of lasting?
Naturally, death is a part of life and should be considered as a possibility. But considering divorce when deciding whether a mother should stay home with her young babies, or which partner’s career should be primary, seems counterproductive. My motto is, if you’re so concerned about divorce that you don’t think you’ll make it through babyhood, perhaps you shouldn’t be having babies.
Wasting money can be an easy thing to do if you are not careful. If you want to improve your financial situation and learn how to save money, you’ll first need to figure out how you’re wasting money. Now, not everything mentioned in this post is a complete waste of money, but sometimes these things […]
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If you’re between the ages of 18 and 25, chances are that you have a lot of questions about life. This is the age when we begin looking for fulfillment in what lies ahead, we’re trying to take our next steps with confidence. While navigating this critical stage of life can feel daunting, there are … Read more
Divorce is not only an emotionally trying life experience, but it can be a financially devastating one, as well. Read on to learn more about the financial impact of divorce.
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