Tempted to Co-Sign a Student Loan? Offer these Options Instead

By Kristen Edens | June 30, 2019
money alternatives to signing a student loan

I’m always unsure how to respond when my daughter calls or texts me. Sometimes she vents about her work, her boyfriend, or her daughter. Sometimes it’s about the unfairness of life. Often times, it’s about money—and if I can “lend” her a couple hundred. The most recent call was to ask if I would co-sign…

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Will Your Adult Children Ruin Your Retirement?

By Kristen Edens | June 2, 2019 |
adult children scamming and retirement

Here are three real-life scenarios from my own friends or family: Theft: the youngest child of 7, a 27 year old male, has stolen nearly $50K from his parents. Most of the debt came from digging into Mom’s purse (typically left on the dining table), grabbing the debit card, making a few purchases, and returning…

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