Securing Your Child's Future
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ISBN: 0449908763 / Publisher: Ballantine Books, January 1995
Offers tips and suggestions on managing finances for every stage of a child's development, from the hospital delivery to a college education, and discusses legal concerns involving children
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As parents we all know that we must plan for our children's future. But many of us keep putting it off because we're overwhelmed -- not just by the daunting maze of legal and financial options available, but also by the emotional intensity of such topics as wills, choosing a guardian, or just facing the fact that our precious children are going to grow up.Whether you're a parent-to-be or have older children, Securing Your Child's Future helps you break down the huge task of planning for future security, from before your child is born until college graduation. A user-friendly timeline identifies exactly when a family needs to take each essential step, including-- Paying for your baby's delivery-- Maximizing your tax advantages-- Writing your will-- Choosing a guardian-- Buying life and disability insurance-- Getting the most for your medical dollar-- Choosing and paying for child care-- Saving for college-- The special needs of adoptive parents, stepfamilies, and single parents-- And much moreWith easy-to-use worksheets, planning checklists, a glossary of legal and financial terms, and topical resource guides, this comprehensive book is a unique, invaluable volume no parent should be without.
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