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Taking on college debt to send your kid to college? Yeah, that's a middle class thing to do.
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The simple fact is that parents today are working harder for less and have fewer and fewer support systems to help them. The idea, then, is to vote to bring those back.
Love & Money
Parenting and the Mental Prison of Debt
Most parents dramatically underestimate the amount of money they’re going to spend when they have kids. Should we punish them for it?
Finances
7 Major Financial Mistakes People Make in Their 40s
Sidestep financial landmines by following this advice.
Finances
4 Common Credit Card Rewards Mistakes Everyone Makes — And How to Avoid Them
In this edition of Bank of Dad, our columnist helps you make the most of your credit card rewards before explaining how to buy a home when you're dealing with debt.
Finances
23 Smart Ways to Invest Your Money, No Matter How Little You Have
You don’t need a ton of cash to make some shrewd financial decisions for your future.
Finances
What If That National Debt Doesn't Actually Matter?
A resurgence in a popular economic theory might make it possible for Universal Child Care and other programs to actually see the light of day.
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The Most Common (And Costly) Student Loan Mistakes to Avoid
If you're one of the more than 44 million Americans saddled with student loan debt, these are the repayment mistakes you need to avoid.
Finances
How Much Debt Is Too Much to Take on When Buying a Home?
In this edition of "Bank of Dad," we answer questions about first-time home buying and the right amount of money to spend on birthday presents.
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