A great way to make a household budget for 2024, financial planners say, is to look at how you spent money in 2023. You might call it data-driven budgeting: Before you create a spending plan for this ...

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A financial planner takes inventory of your finances, then creates a plan to help you reach your goals. Some financial planners also provide investment management. Many, or all, of the products ...

If you're a parent with kids in school, you may have noticed they might be getting less homework than they used to or maybe none at all. That's a relief for some families and dismaying to others. We ...