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Love and money: A user's guide
Jean-Rémy Deschênes - May 9, 2011
Did you know that money is the main source of potential conflict within a family? Not only do parents have to constantly contend with the desires of their children, but adults must also learn to distinguish between their own wants...
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5 advantages and 5 disadvantages of being a spouse for tax purposes
Jean-Rémy Deschênes - November 8, 2010
Love, as they say, can move mountains. But it can also have a serious impact on your tax return. Couplehood definitely has its advantages, but it can have both positive and negative effects on the amount you'll have to pay...
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12 tips for adjusting to life after placing a loved one in long-term care
Jean-Rémy Deschênes - November 1, 2010
There's a whole lot more to life than money! This week's post won't be focusing on personal finances per se, but rather on the emotional reality of making the decision to place a loved one in long-term care.  Adjusting to...
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Family and money: 10 tips for avoiding trouble
Jean-Rémy Deschênes - October 25, 2010
British humorist Katharine Whitehorn used to say, "The easiest way for your children to learn about money is for you not to have any." Even though I wouldn't recommend taking this witty advice to heart, it does reveal a potential...
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Planning your finances as a family
Jean-Rémy Deschênes - March 8, 2010
We generally organize our finances based on personal experience or with a certain goal in mind, like buying a home, going back to school, adopting a child, or preparing for retirement. However, this can also be done in a broader...
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Are you part of the sandwich generation?
Jean-Rémy Deschênes - December 7, 2009
Each generation, as we all know, is defined by certain typical characteristics that help to identify the values that its members generally hold. This is true of the baby boom generation (currently ages 43 to 63), which accords a great...
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