Family Finance

In Launching Financial Grownups, popular personal finance expert Bobbi Rebell gets candid about the very real-life challenges of getting young adults to choose to be financial grownups and develop their own financial foundation and security. She shares her own personal setbacks and solutions (both from her own past, and as a parent), and walks listeners through the ups and downs of financial adulting milestones.

In the late 1630s, lured by the promise of the New World, Andrea Stuart's earliest known maternal ancestor, George Ashby, set sail from England to settle in Barbados. He fell into the life of a sugar plantation owner by mere chance, but by the time he harvested his first crop, a revolution was fully under way, binding together ambitious White entrepreneurs and enslaved Black workers in a strangling embrace....

This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the complex process of end-of-life planning. You will learn what documents you need to keep handy, what important information you need to have written down, and anything you may still have left to do.

Growing up in a family with significant wealth or a family business can often feel like an exercise in silence. What should you ask? Whom should you ask? When? Is it ever right to talk about such things? The Voice of the Rising Generation speaks directly to those who find themselves living in that silence, the so-called "next generation". Great wealth or a family business can act like a "black hole", sapping the dreams and aspirations of future generations who feel that they can never measure up to the fortune's founder.

In December 2008, the world watched as master financier Bernard L. Madoff was taken away from his posh Manhattan apartment in handcuffs, accused of swindling thousands of innocent victims - including friends and family - out of billions of dollars in the world's largest Ponzi scheme. Madoff went to jail; he will spend the rest of his life there. But what happened to his devoted wife and sons?

The Inheritance Playbook explores the nuances of serving as power of attorney, sharing insights you can apply to your own family’s unique circumstances. Author and expert Chad Holmes weaves complex tax-saving strategies into relatable, entertaining parables, making advanced financial concepts accessible and easy to comprehend.

A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement is the most comprehensive audiobook devoted entirely to relationship issues in retirement. Not a treatise on money management this is a much-needed guide to the psychological aspects of retirement and how to make your retirement relationship happy, fruitful, loving, and successful.

Age talks about experience. Women mature structurally fast than their male age grade. This is called maturation. A 20 year old female tend to have affinity or are easily attracted to older males than their own male age group. Age is just a number. A young man once asked his father to help him understand women. The father paused and after a while said, "If you can figure out why Pizzas were created round, stored in a square package and eaten in triangular shape, then you will understand women." Are you preparing to get married? Are you already dating, in courtship, engaged or married? Is you...

Faith, family, fitness, finances. What if learning to master these four crucial areas of life could help you become a happier and more successful man? That's exactly what can happen when you learn and apply the strategies you'll find in this audiobook. So, whether you're a young adult just starting out, a married man with a family, or a man just looking to fulfill your potential, this audiobook will equip you with proven strategies so you can excel as the successful man you were designed to be.

Marie Aymard was an illiterate widow who lived in the provincial town of Angoulême in southwestern France, a place where seemingly nothing ever happened. Yet, in 1764, she made her fleeting mark on the historical record through two documents: a power of attorney in connection with the property of her late husband, a carpenter on the island of Grenada, and a prenuptial contract for her daughter, signed by 83 people in Angoulême. Who was Marie Aymard? Who were all these people? And why were they together on a dark afternoon in December 1764?

We are living in an era where healthcare costs escalate annually, income is unstable, and risks do not knock before arriving. In this context, life insurance - once seen as a mandatory expense - is gradually revealing a completely different role: a smart, proactive, and deeply humane financial protection strategy. The book you are holding is not a technical document. It is a wake-up call. It is a map. It is a tap on the shoulder reminding you that: if you don't plan to protect yourself and those you love, who will do it for you? Inspired by the wave of self-sufficiency in corporate ...

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy – it’s for everyone, especially family caregivers. If you’re taking care of a parent, spouse, or loved one, this guide will help you make important decisions about their future. It’s a simple, step-by-step blueprint to make sure everything is in place, reducing stress and avoiding confusion later. Inside, you’ll find: • The key documents you need for estate planning, like a will, healthcare directive, and powers of attorney. • How to make medical decisions for your loved one and plan for their care. • Easy ways to organize ...

If there is one thing parents often forget but is actually extremely important, that’ll be financial education. It is a given that in order to survive and flourish in this world, one must know how to handle their finances. In this audiobook, parents will have a guide on how to discuss money, finances, and investments with their children comprehensively. You will see tips on how to teach your kids about how to track, budget, save, and grow money.

Are you ready to get started in real estate investing? If the answer is “yes,” then prepare to look at single-family properties in a whole new light. Learn how real estate investing is a great way to build wealth and generate passive income. Single-family properties can be particularly attractive for investors due to their versatility and potential for long-term returns.

Are you ready to embark on one of life’s most transformative journeys—a house move? "Preparing for the Move" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of relocation with confidence and clarity. Dive deep into understanding the motivations behind your move, aligning it with personal and professional goals, and ensuring every step is aligned with your vision for the future. Unravel the financial intricacies of moving with insights into cost-of-living analyses, managing moving expenses, and understanding the impact on your career and income. This book goes beyond logistics...

Every parent wants their children and grandchildren to be better off than them. When people consider their legacy, they usually think about the finances they will pass on. But what if what you leave behind goes deeper than money? A growing trend has the potential to reunite and strengthen the family unit, making your legacy more meaningful—multi-generational living.

When a young inheritor announces that they have met “the one”–their chosen life partner whom they hope to marry–the wheels of the wealth advising industry whir into motion. Advisors recommend prenuptial agreements, wealth-owning families discuss how transparent to be about the family’s financial situation, and white papers offer best practices about how to onboard the new partner to the wealth-owning family’s cultural and financial ecosystem. But amid all of this, there is a young couple in love.

Transform your life with this essential guide and empathetic companion. It makes your parenting journey easy and enjoyable while enabling your tween to thrive in middle school and life.

Families today are squeezed on every side - from high childcare costs and harsh employment policies to workplaces without paid family leave or even dependable and regular working hours. Many realize that attaining the standard of living their parents managed has become impossible. Alissa Quart, executive editor of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, examines the lives of many middle-class Americans who can now barely afford to raise children.

This booklet contains simple principles for reducing spurious spending. It also helps cultivate sustainable strategies to get out of debt quickly. I know these principles work and our family financial situation is living proof. Here are some highlights: We purchased our house with cash. We purchased our cars with cash. We do not owe a penny to any credit card company. We have two kids in college and we are able to pay whatever is not covered by their scholarships. They will graduate college debt free. We do not have more income than a usual middle class family. That is to say, you can do it...