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Is your family looking forward to traveling together in the new year? Having a trip to look forward to is exciting. There are things you can do in advance to ensure you have the most positive experience possible. Don’t forget to follow these steps before you head out on your next family road trip:

When you make financial plans as a single person, you often don’t have anyone to answer to but yourself. You can dictate exactly how your money gets spent, how much you save and what your goals are. As your household grows, creating a cohesive financial plan can become more complicated—and more vital. Successful family financial planning can...

Parents know the foundation for success as an adult begins in childhood. Learning good habits and practices is important in the developmental years. But that can feel like a lot of pressure. There is so much to teach your kids. The good news is, when it comes to financial lessons, you can easily build learning into everyday moments, and go a long...

Holiday expenses can be a real burden on many families. Gifts, meals, special events, travel… it all adds up! How can you make sure you don’t go into debt while still being able to enjoy all the holiday season has to offer? Try these expert tips:

As a parent, you are focused for 18 years on preparing your child for adulthood. Becoming an adult is an important milestone, and when it happens, your child will need to navigate the world on their own. Are they prepared financially for this transition? Sadly, many parents do not feel their teens are ready:

According to a survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nearly 50% of pet owners share beds with their furry friends. Sleep researcher Wendy Troxel advocates sleeping pet free, although she thoroughly expects people to ignore her advice. Here are the reasons she recommends not allowing pets on your bed at night, and what you can do to...

As we head into the peak of the hurricane season, you want to make sure you are prepared for a potential disaster. You need more than flashlights, batteries and bottled water when a hurricane threatens. You also need to make sure your finances are in order. Financial experts say being prepared on paper can make all the difference in recovery....

Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the return of Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which will run Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, giving families a full month of savings on essential school supplies and more. And from now on, the month of savings will be permanent!

When you think about working out in the summertime, swimming might come to mind. It's an excellent form of exercise. Or maybe you are considering setting up a home gym to stay indoors. Have you considered pulling your bicycle out of the garage? There are many reasons it could be considered the best summer exercise:

Who doesn’t think about the beach this time of year, regardless of where you live? Summer time fun in the sun go hand in hand. And, you don’t have to live near or travel to the ocean to enjoy a fun beach vacation.