Guides
Honest, practical guides to the financial decisions that come with having a baby.
Don't Miss the Window to Add Your Baby to Health Insurance
You have 30 days from birth on an employer plan, 60 on a marketplace plan. Here's what you need and how to do it.
Read →Open enrollment when you're expecting a baby
The deductible, the family tier, and the FSA — what to set before the window closes.
Read →What to Know About Life Insurance After Your Baby Arrives
Two decisions, a few options, no research required. Here's what most parents need to know.
Read →Naming a Guardian for Your Child: What to Know
What most parents get wrong, what the process actually looks like, and what to do first.
Read →Open a 529 When Your Baby Is Young — Time Does the Work
Check your state's tax deduction, pick a plan, open with $25. Here's what you need to know.
Read →Build an Emergency Fund Before the Bills Hit
3–6 months of expenses, earning a real rate. Here's how to set it up and where to keep it.
Read →Trump Account vs. 529: What Each One Is Actually For
They're not competing for the same dollar. Here's what each account actually does, and why you probably want both.
Read →A dependent care FSA for a newborn pays for care with pre-tax dollars
Pre-tax dollars for daycare, a nanny, or preschool, up to $7,500 in 2026. Who qualifies, and when a birth lets you enroll.
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