The lesson of saving money is also the lesson of delayed gratification. I decided a while back, when my kids were hitting ...

The Alliant Kids Savings Account requires an initial deposit of $5, which the credit union will cover for you. The account ...

Some Americans likely grew up not openly discussing finances at home. According to a new NerdWallet survey conducted online by The Harris Poll, 20% of baby boomer parents (ages 61-79) didn’t teach ...

Talking about money, especially in times of a family budget crunch, is an opportunity to teach kids lessons that can last a lifetime. As regional director of Self -Help Credit Union, Tamara Stanley ...

This week, we’re bringing you stories about what it costs to raise a child in 2025, and how families are making it work. Parenting demands a heaping dose of creativity—to entertain your children, to ...

Start early and take advantage of compound growth is the mantra of almost every financial adviser. That's why the new savings account for children included in the legislation dubbed the "One, Big, ...

Trump accounts offer a new tax-preferred way for families to save money for their kids. Here are the pros and cons.

To help save money, I've built a backyard that will entertain my kids all summer long. We have a play area, a chicken coop, a garden, a playset, and sometimes a water slide. Now, we don't have to ...

The program was authorized under Trump’s tax and spending law and is open to households of any income with qualifying children.

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All children born between 2025 and 2028 will reap a baby shower gift from Congress and President Donald Trump: a $1,000 deposit into a “Trump Account.” Think of "Trump Accounts" as seed money to ...