Guides
Honest, practical guides to the financial decisions that come with having a baby.
Newborn
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 →Newborn
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 →Newborn
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 →Year one
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 →Foundation
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.
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