Life Stage: Parent Archives

7 Tips to Model Healthy Money Management

by Team SESLOC | Jun 22, 2022

Here are seven ideas to help shape children’s attitudes and behaviors around finances. These everyday lessons provide opportunities to intentionally model good money management.

Age Your Way: 5 Tips to Manage Today’s Financial Challenges

by Team SESLOC | Apr 20, 2022

While each retiree’s dream might be different, today’s senior citizen typically looks forward to making time for family, hobbies and travel. Today’s rapidly rising prices might cause seniors to put those dreams on hold. It’s understandable why seniors might feel anxious.

Women & Credit: Here’s How to Get on Solid Ground

by Team SESLOC | Feb 25, 2022

For many years, research has shown that women in the U.S. are approved for less than men when they apply for credit products and are more likely to be denied outright. Perhaps because of this, women also put off applying for credit when compared to men, even when they need it to get on solid financial ground.

Tax-Advantaged Ways to Save for College

by Team SESLOC | Feb 4, 2022

In the college savings game, all strategies aren’t created equal. The best savings vehicles offer special tax advantages if the funds are used to pay for college. Tax-advantaged strategies are important because over time, you can potentially accumulate more money with a tax-advantaged investment compared to a taxable investment. Ideally, though, you’ll want to choose a savings vehicle that offers you the best combination of tax advantages, financial aid benefits, and flexibility, while meeting your overall investment needs.

Celebrate Your Birthday With These 5 Financial Wellness Tips

by Team SESLOC | Feb 1, 2022

Happy birthday! How are you celebrating? Whether you’re going all out or keeping it low-key, your birthday is the perfect time for a financial wellness checkup. Check out these five tips:

Protecting Children From Identity Theft

by Team SESLOC | Dec 20, 2021

Identity fraud goes in and out of the headlines with regularity, and while it can be overwhelming to try to keep up with the most current scams, we frequently hear updates from various news sources about guarding our identities. The latest scams are putting our children’s identities at risk. This month, we will focus on ways to protect the kids in your life from identity fraud.

Employer Open Enrollment: Make Benefit Choices That Work for You

by Team SESLOC | Oct 29, 2021

Open enrollment is the window of time when employers introduce changes to their benefit offerings for the upcoming plan year. If you’re employed, this is your once-a-year chance to make important decisions that will affect your health-care choices and your finances.

Positioning Your Income/Assets to Enhance Financial Aid Eligibility

by Team SESLOC | Aug 30, 2021

If you qualify for federal financial aid, there are a number of strategies you can try to implement to enhance the amount of aid your child will receive when you apply for financial aid. The idea is to lower your expected family contribution (EFC), which in turn raises your child’s aid eligibility.

Are There Any Assets Not Counted for Financial Aid Purposes?

by Team SESLOC | Aug 30, 2021

Yes, assuming you are talking about federal financial aid. Under the federal government’s financial aid formula, four main types of assets are excluded from consideration when determining your child’s financial need:

Tips for Tackling Back-to-School Shopping

by Team SESLOC | Aug 2, 2021

Back to school shopping season is already here, and experts are predicting spending to increase this year. Preparing for the new academic year doesn’t have to break the bank. Plus, involving your child in planning and budgeting is a great way to teach them about money through example.

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