By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Open enrollment season is in full swing, and that means you have the next month or so to decide what to do about key benefits your employer provides. Some people dread open enrollment season, because they think they have to painstakingly pore over mounds of healthcare paperwork, and then spend days upon days trying to figure out what to do.
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
When many parents think of Halloween, their usual thoughts center around costumes, young people trick-or-treating for candy, or keeping the kids safe while they’re out in the neighborhood. However, did you know that you can use Halloween — and especially the days and weeks following — as a great way to teach kids about money matters?
Contributing to a 529 College Savings Plan is a smart way to save for college and contributions are a great gift idea for friends and family members.
Back in the good old days, it was common for several generations to live under one roof. In recent years, multigenerational living has made a big comeback, and with it more innovative housing choices. In fact, one in five American households are comprised of adults from different generations such as parents and their adult children, or grandparents, parents and children, according to census data.
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
As someone who has had her fair share of economic setbacks — including being in debt, going through a costly divorce and being downsized — I know from firsthand experience the importance of having a financial back-up plan.
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
A few years ago, the Federal Reserve Board Survey of Consumer Finances pegged the amount of loans between family and friends at a staggering $89 billion annually in the United States.
More recent research, however, puts family and friend borrowing at twice that level. Continue reading
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Life insurance is one of those financial products that people typically put off buying – sometimes until it’s too late.
Choosing a career is tough. Whether you’re a new grad or considering a career change, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when tasked with selecting your next gig. And why shouldn’t it? It’s an enormously costly decision, in terms of both time and money. Continue reading
Important College Deadlines to Put on Your Calendar
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
College deadlines don’t just apply to homework assignments, class projects and term papers. Some important higher education deadlines are also key to saving you money when you or your child is planning to earn a college degree.
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
When your son or daughter goes off to college, you most certainly will want your student to get the maximum college financial aid possible. Squeezing the most out of the financial aid system starts with understanding the type of aid available to your family, as well as the steps you and your child must take to qualify for aid.
