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Professional Services for Kids and Families in Brooklyn
Use our guide to find the best professional services in Brooklyn. From tutors to lawyers, search our...
This is What You Need to Know About Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts
For 'sandwich generation' children who are helping their parents plan to 'age in place,' a Medicaid ...
5 Basic Financial Decisions All Parents Must Make
When making good financial choices, there are five basic decisions for parents must make, from devel...
529 Plans Make Saving for College Easier—Even When Money Is Tight
Borrowing for school costs twice as much as saving for it, which makes 529 college savings plans wor...
These are the Tax Breaks You’ll Get When You Hire a Summer Nanny Legally
If you're hiring a summer nanny, you'll want to pay her on the books so you can take advantage of ch...
How to Buy or Sell Your Home During COVID-19
Here are some tips to make buying or selling your home during the COVID-19 pandemic easier....
5 Things You Need to Know About Employing a Nanny During COVID-19
During the past few weeks, the federal government passed both the Families First Act and the CARES A...
5 Tax-Related Things to Do When You Hire a Nanny
Here's what you need to know when hiring a nanny and becoming a household employer, including paying...
How to Get Health Insurance When Your Employer Doesn't Offer It
If you don’t receive health insurance from an employer, getting covered can be a daunting process, e...
Do You Need a Special Education Attorney?
You know when your child with special needs isn’t receiving the education that is right for him. May...
What is Parental Alienation? 10 Things to Watch For
In a divorce or separation, Parental Alienation—turning your children against your ex—though maybe u...
Why You Need a Will Regardless of Age and Wealth
You may think estate planning is just for the very rich or the very old. It’s not. Whether you have ...
Can I Afford to be a Stay-at-Home Parent?
Many new parents wonder if one of them can become a stay at home parent without straining their fina...
5 Tips to Help You Save for Your Kids' College
Every parent wonders how they can best save for their kids’ college plans, but preparing for college...
Communication Issues Prevent Food Insecure NYC Families from Taking Advantage of Summer Meals Program
Summer can be hard for New York City kids who rely on school to provide at least one of their daily ...
Why You Need an Emergency Fund
Think about this: If your family had an emergency that required a large amount of money—unexpected c...
How to Sue Your Child With Special Need's School District for Tuition
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires school districts to provide all stud...
How to Plan For Your Child With Special Need's Future
Parenting is challenging no matter what. But as Nicole Johnson of Port Washington in Nassau County p...
The Reasons an Insurance Company Could Drop You
Owning a home can be a lot of work, especially in New York. And part of that work is making sure you...
The Importance of and the Different Types of Trusts
While it’s not something we like to think about, as parents in New York, it is important to have a p...
How Moms Can Teach Their Children About Money
Are you involved in your family's financial planning? If not, you may want to find learn how to play...
8 Steps to Improve Your Credit Score in One Year
Your credit score affects more aspects of your life than you might think, from seeking out a loan to...
Why It's Important to Have a Will and How to Write One
Do you know who would have legal guardianship of your children if something were to happen to you or...
How to Save Money When Shopping for Holiday Gifts
It's the most wonderful time of year, when everyone is in good spirits and generous in giving. But i...
How to Avoid Hackers and Cyberscams When Shopping Online
When you're shopping online, especially for gifts on Cyber Monday when the deals are out of this wor...
Saving for Retirement: 401K vs IRA vs Nothing
Whether you’re just starting your career, switching jobs, or you’ve been working for three decades, ...
Child Identity Theft is on the Rise and Here's What You Need to Know
When a data breach strikes, you worry about the security of your private information, but what about...
5 Key Ways to Save Money for Your Child's College Tuition
With the rising costs of higher education, it's never too early (or too late) to start saving for yo...
11 Places to Find and Research College Scholarships Online
Most of us spent years after graduating paying off student loans for college, but if your teen puts ...
Rewards Programs to Save Parents a Few Bucks This Summer
Being a parent is expensive, to say the least. Naturally, you want your children to have everything ...
Do You Know Where These Important Documents Are?
Keeping your important papers organized can make everyday tasks like applying for a loan or changing...
9 Insurance Policies You Need But Might Not Have
Some of us may think that the health, disability, and life insurance we receive through our employer...
How Do I Create A Monthly Budget?
Whether you're saving money to have a child, buy a house, pay for your children's college educations...
How Can I Pay Down My Debt Faster?
In the Northeast, 75.4 percent of families currently have debt, according to the Federal Reserve’s S...
Easy Ways to Cut Your Monthly Spending Habits
If you're in the process of creating a monthly budget so you can save money for big goals or pay off...
THIS Is How Much You'll Likely Spend Raising Your Child
Have you ever wondered how much it costs to raise a child today in America? $233,610—excluding the c...
What Credits and Deductions Can I Claim on My Tax Return as a Parent?
Tax season is here again. And with it comes the headache of filing taxes—especially if you do it you...
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts Adds New Arts Programs and Celebrates 50 Years
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, a Wheatley Heights day camp that offers a variety of specialty and f...
5 Things First-Time Investors Should Know About Investing
Whether you’ve just started in your first full-time job at which you receive a 401K option or you’re...
What to Consider When Choosing a Guardian for Your Child
Take these steps to make sure your child is always cared for, now and in the future....
The Payoff of Teaching Kids Financial Literacy
Experts discuss how parents can establish skills from a young age to ensure kids will know how to ha...
Should Kids Receive Allowance for Doing Chores?
Many parents often debate whether allowance should be earned by doing chores, or should just be give...
A New Way to Save Money for Your Kids
Kidfund is an app that makes putting money into your child’s savings account as easy as tipping the ...
How We Raised Two Adopted Sons as a Gay Couple
What it was like to raise our kids during changing times....
Parents of New York City Kindergarten Students Will Receive Money to Save for College
The New York City Child Savings Account will launch in fall 2017 for low-income families with kinder...
What Parents Need to Know When a Child with Special Needs Turns 21
What to consider when your child with special needs turns 21—and is no longer a child....
Mom For Now: What It Means to Be an 'Interim Boarding Care Provider'
I am an interim boarding care provider--like a foster parent--and the baby in my care was hospitaliz...
What Can a Parent Do if Their Child is Reading Below Grade Level?
What to do if you child is reading below their grade level....
How to Write a Letter of Intent
Tips for writing a letter of intent for your child with special needs, including the format, pertine...
Why You Should Apply for a Medicaid Waiver
Medicaid waivers offer similar benefits of Medicaid, but with certain requirements waived. Here are ...
Special Needs Services That Can Be Claimed on a Tax Return
While we can’t give tax advice, we’ve got some expert tips on things to consider when itemizing your...
How to Deal Effectively with Insurance Companies
An expert shares what you need to know to deal effectively with insurance companies, how to handle r...
Know Your Workplace Rights. Are You Being Treated Fairly?
Tom Spiggle's book, 'You’re Pregnant? You’re Fired! Protecting Mothers, Fathers, and Other Caregiver...
9 Ways to Be a Good Divorced Dad
As a lawyer who champions dads' rights during divorce, Jeffery M. Leving shares nine bits of wisdom ...
Ask the Expert: Can I Claim My Child's Summer Camp on My Taxes?
Did you send your kids to summer camp? You may be able to write off the expense on your taxes. Find ...
Foster Kids Star in Heart Gallery Photo Exhibit at Broadway Mall in Hicksville
Kids in foster care who are seeking "forever families" are the subjects in a new photo exhibit at th...
Q&A with Tina Traster, Mother of an Adopted Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder
Tina Traster, author and mother to a Russian-adopted daughter with Reactive Attachment Disorder, tal...
Fidelis Care Opens Ridgewood Community Office
New York state health insurance provider Fidelis Care recently opened a community office in Ridgewoo...
11 Tips to Build Your Retirement Savings
Do you know how much you need to save for your retirement? Here are 11 tips, including figuring our ...
Party Central: Build a Nest Egg
Are you looking to save money for your child's future? TrustEgg, a trust account that is released to...
Ask the Expert: How To Choose A Guardian For Your Children
Attorney Laura J. Burns shares her insight about estate planning, from preparing the right documents...
Tipping at the Holidays
Author and Lehigh University professor Holona Ochs discusses appropriate holiday tipping using resea...
Ask the Expert: Do You Recommend Mediation for Divorcing Parents of a Child with Special Needs?
Many attorneys suggest mediation for parents who are divorcing. We asked H. Michael Stern, Esq., MSW...
PayPal's Tips for Easy Holiday Shopping
E-commerce pioneer PayPal offers tips for using PayPal in new ways to make your hectic holiday shopp...
Investing in Your Child's Future: 529 College Savings Plans
Saving money for your child's college education can be intimidating. We spoke to local experts from ...
Tips to Jump-Start Saving for Your Child's College Education
CHET, the Connecticut Higher Education Trust, shares tips for saving money for your child' college e...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Prevent My Child From Growing Up Too Fast During a Divorce?
After a divorce, children may worry about their parents and feel the need to take on adult responsib...
How to Hire a Nanny During Back-To-School Season
SurePayroll offer tips and advice for hiring and paying a nanny for your child during the busy back-...
Advice for Parents Considering Opening a 529 College Savings Plan
In honor of May 29 being National 529 College Savings Day, the College Savings Plan Network shares f...
Keep or Toss: Tips for Organizing Financial Records
The Better Business Bureau provides tips on how to organize financial records. Learn if you should t...
Ask the Expert: Is My Child With Learning Disabilities Getting the Best Test-Taking Accommodations?
Children with learning disabilities can be granted extra time for test taking to accommodate their n...
Autism Speaks Co-Founder on the Nonprofit's Success in Policy Change
Autism Speaks co-founder Bob Wright highlights the successful initiatives achieved by the nonprofit ...
Tips for Teaching Kids About Credit Cards
Learn tips for teaching your kids and teens about credit cards and financial responsibility. Kids to...
Special Needs Trusts: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
If you're thinking of creating a special needs trust or supplemental needs trust for a loved one, fi...
10 Tips for an Easy, Quick Move with Children
Moving with young children can be stressful. You have to consider packing toys, books, and clothes, ...
Ask the Expert: What Types of Childcare Can I Take Off My Taxes?
As you get ready to file your taxes, you might be wondering what types of childcare are tax deductib...
Ask the Expert: Should a Married Couple File Taxes Jointly or Separately?
As tax season approaches, are you wondering whether you and your spouse should file taxes together? ...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Avoid Medical Identity Theft When Getting the Flu Shot?
With the Center for Disease Control suggestion of everyone ages 6 months and older to get a flu shot...
Survey Confirms: Working Mothers Strive to Have It All in 2013
A new survey finds that most working mothers also control the family finances. The majority say thei...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Help My Children Handle a Divorce?
A divorce lawyer offers advice on how to tell your children about a divorce, how much to involve you...
Sesame Street Releases Resources for Families Going Through Divorce
Sesame Street characters including Elmo, Big Bird, and Abby Cadabby help kids understand divorce thr...
Study Finds Parents and Adult Children Struggle to Communicate about Critical Financial Decisions
A new study by Fidelity revealed that parents and their adult children have difficulty communicating...
Five Tips for Fundraising at School
Read below for tips and advice on fundraising in schools. Local fundraising efforts can benefit your...
How To Choose the Best Bank Accounts for Teenagers
Go Banking Rates offers advice on how to choose the best bank account for your teenager. Taking on f...
Tips for Graduates: Pay Off Student Loans
Many recent graduates often begin paying down their student loans in November. America Saves and Sal...
Personal Launches ‘Personal for Education’ at White House Event
Personal, a web and mobile application for individuals to store, share and reuse their most valuable...
The Gift of Education - Tips for Investing In Your Loved One's Future
This holiday season, consider an alternative to traditional presents; saving for your loved one's co...
Teach Your Kids to Make Smart Purchases While Back-to-School Shopping
Use back-to-school shopping time as a learning experience for your kids. Experts from TD Bank offer ...
Renters Insurance: What it Covers, When You Need It, and How to Find the Right Coverage
Most renters are not required to buy renters insurance, but it can provide peace of mind and guard a...
10 Tips for Raising a Healthy, Happy Baby on a Budget
Wondering how best to budget for a new baby? These tips from a credit expert will help new parents c...
New Website Teaches Kids How to Make Online Purchases
A new website and free service, Virtual Piggy, teaches kids about how to buy things online in a resp...
Online Adoption Resources for New York City
In the age of Google and tech-savvy toddlers, answers to questions about adoption are often just a c...
Q&A: Foster Parent 101
What do you need to know to become a foster parent? We talked with Nicole L. Mudd, a foster care hom...
One Woman's Journey to Find Her Birth Family
Today, open adoption is almost universally accepted. Years ago that was not the case. In a personal ...
Teach Your Kids About Saving Money
America Saves Week is Feb.19-26, a week dedicated to emphasizing the importance of teaching kids abo...
5 Simple Tips to Raising a Money-Smart Kid
Here are five simple things you can start teaching your kid today to ensure you are raising a money-...
Secrets to Successful Co-Parenting
You've heard it all before: Divorce hits the kids hardest. Parents and experts agree that kids suffe...
Tips from a Divorcee on Successful Co-Parenting
A local mom deals with the pangs of guilt when her kids visit their dad, from whom she is divorced, ...
Staying Off the Naughty (Spending) List: Ten Ways to Manage Your Finances and Avoid Post-Holiday Regrets
The holidays are filled with temptation to go overboard with spending. Financial expert Eric Tyson o...
Assistive Technology: What to Ask Colleges
When your college-bound teen relies heavily on assistive technology (AT) to compensate for his or he...
