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Life & family transitions
Access resources that help you prepare for and adapt to life’s evolving personal and family priorities.
Should you combine your finances after getting married
Whether or not to tie your finances together after you’ve tied the knot is a big question for all newly married couples. Here’s what you need to consider before making the decision.
When life’s changes impact your finances
In our lives, change is the only constant. Personal situations like marriage, going to school, having children, unexpected emergencies, job loss or retirement happen.
5 things to do after divorce to help build financial freedom
Divorce is a reality that half of married couples will face in their lifetime—it’s an emotionally challenging time for most, but bringing a thoughtful approach to your finances throughout the process can ensure that you come out on the other side prepared for your new life.
Protect what matters
Explore articles that explain insurance and other ways to help protect your loved ones and their financial future.
Having control over your day-to-day finances
Money is personal, and emotional, but it doesn’t have to be scary. Understanding how your day-to-day finances and your emotions are connected can help you take more control of your financial situation.
How to conduct your annual financial assessment
Annual financial checkups are essential. Reflecting on changes in your income, expenses, investments, and savings can offer valuable insights and help you practice financial mindfulness.
Budgeting for a non-budgeter
Budgeting doesn’t have to be a scary word. Take the fear out of budgeting with these simple tips, tricks, and ideas to help even a beginning budgeter get started.
Retirement planning & income solutions
Learn more about strategies that can help you prepare for retirement with greater clarity and confidence.
4 ways to cut your tax bill in retirement
Retiring this year? One of the biggest changes you may face in retirement comes on your annual tax return—here’s how you can make sure you take advantage of these 4 tips for cutting your tax bill in retirement.
Planning your day-to-day retirement life
How will you live when you’re no longer working? Will you travel to places you’ve always dreamed of? Spend long afternoons building Lego castles with your grandchildren? Perfect your backswing? Or worry about every dollar you spend?
Aging in place: Planning to stay put after you retire
Alice B. has lived in the white colonial at the end of Pine Street since she got married 53 years ago. Her kids still stay in their old bedrooms when they come to visit, and her grandchildren love the tire swing at the back of the property as much as their parents did.
Planning for education costs
Explore resources on saving for education and planning ahead for future college expenses.
Financial basics for your high school graduate
Leaving home for the first time can be a challenging time for parents and children. To make sure your new grad is ready to face life away from home, here are some financial basics you can teach today to set your child up for financial success in the future.
Starting a family the total cost of a baby in 1983 versus today
Having a child has always been a big decision, and a big expense, but how much more do new parents today have to pay than their parents did? Here’s what it costs to raise a child in 2023, compared with 1983, and advice on how to manage the expense.
Two families consider different college savings strategies
Education is the great equalizer, and there’s perhaps no better (or bigger) expense to plan for when raising children. According to College Board’s Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2021-2022 survey, the average annual tuition for an in-state student at a public college was $10,750, and the cost for tuition at a private college was $38,070 per year. 2 Room and board, fees, books, meal plans, and miscellaneous costs are extra.