As distasteful as the idea may be, child identity theft is a serious and growing concern. But fortunately, a few basic steps can go a long way toward protecting your child from identity theft.

What are we talking about? It’s the risks your family faces if only one of you is the sole “boss” of the household finances. Most families have a household CFO, but what if the non-CFO partner is unexpectedly left in charge?

Have you been putting off having “that talk” with your parents – the one when they share some of their personal financial information with you? A few, relatively basic conversations and simple steps today can prevent all sorts of unnecessary angst and anxiety in the future.

After getting over the shock that my 10-year-old had compiled his bucket list before I’d even started mine, I read through it. It made me realize: You’re never too young (or old) to have a bucket list

So, are you ready to get a jump on 2019? Around this time last year, we shared a list of 10 financial best practices for the year ahead. Our reach-out went so well, we thought we’d make it an annual tradition. Here are six more financial best practices for the year ahead. Pick a few of them or take on the entire list. Either way, you’ll be that much further ahead by the time 2020 rolls around.

A fulfilling career is far more than just a money-making machine. Ideally, it’s emotionally and financially rewarding. So, when I’m advising clients on how to make the most of their careers, I draw on my experience as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ as well as on my good fortune to have discovered my own true calling.