Raising Financially Independent Children
All parents want to give their kids the things they missed out on growing up. We surveyed over 2,000 adults in the U.S.—half of which we sourced from the general population and half from our community of Quicken users—to get a closer look at how parents are talking to their kids about money and the impact of their own early financial education (or lack thereof).
12 Fun Summer Money Challenges for Kids
Worried your children aren’t getting the financial education they deserve? Try some of these innovative and fun money games for kids.
What Is Disposable Income?
The term “disposable income” is something of a misnomer. It sounds like fun money, but it’s quite the opposite. Also known as disposable personal income (DPI) or “take-home pay,” , is the amount of money available after taxes and other employee deductions have been taken out of your paycheck. It’s not truly “disposable” because it has to cover your family’s most essential needs each month.
Avoid the Financial Freshman Fifteen
Quicken, maker of the best-selling personal finance software in the US, recently surveyed over 1,000 college students and parents to get a better sense of how they’re tackling money management.
How Eric Dunn, Quicken CEO, Uses Quicken for Investing
Eric Dunn, CEO of Quicken, uses Quicken for Windows on a daily basis. In this blog post, Eric shares how he personally uses Quicken to track investments.
Should Your Children be Trust Fund Kids?
A trust fund can help preserve your wealth for future generations, but is it the right choice for your family? Learn more about trust funds and how they work.
6 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Retirement
Is it possible to predict a recession? The short answer is: not really. The Great Recession of 2008, for example, famously worldwide.
Creating a College Budget Template for Your New Grad
If you have a child heading to school this fall, chances are the task of creating a college budget isn’t at the top of your priority list. If so, it’s perfectly understandable. After all, you’ve probably been so focused on funding your child’s , helping them apply for financial aid and scholarships, and making all the necessary preparations for the big move that you haven’t had time to think about much else.
Socially Responsible Investing: 3 Things to Know
In today’s investing world, socially responsible (SRI) seems to be everywhere. While the modern practice of values-based investing dates back to the 60s—when the civil rights movement led to the establishment of community development banks in low-income and minority communities— it’s been gaining steam in recent years as investor demand climbs.
How to Get Your Kids off of the Bank of Mom and Dad
Many adults today are still financially dependent on their parents. We’ve got tips to help you cut the purse strings and prioritize your own financial future.