Family
Part of the Personal lane.
Topics in Family
New Baby
- How to Budget for the First Year With a Baby
- How to Set Up a Savings Account for a Newborn
- How to Choose Between Childcare Options and Budget for Them
- How to Handle Parental Leave Financially
- How to Update Insurance and Benefits After a Baby
College Saving
- How to Open a 529 Plan and Pick the Right One
- How to Know When a Custodial Account Beats a 529
- How to Use a 529 for Someone Other Than Your Kid
- How to Handle a 529 With Leftover Money
- How to Pay for College Without Loans
Financial Aid & Loans
- How to Fill Out the FAFSA Correctly
- How to Compare Financial Aid Packages Across Schools
- How to Appeal a Financial Aid Offer
- How to Decide If Parent PLUS Loans Are a Trap
- How to Negotiate Tuition at a Private College