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Alicia Westphal 11/21/2019
I recently finished my first will, as did my husband (in Wisconsin, where we live, individual wills are required). I included provisions for giving to some specific organizations after paying for the care of our son, should I die while he is still a minor. The completion of the will, along with the planned giving portion, was a huge weight off my shoulders—especially since it’s been on my to-do list since he was born nearly two years ago...
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Luke C. 11/15/2019
I have always loved trying new things. I grew up in a home where a common phrase associated with trying new things or overcoming a challenge was, “It builds character.” It was a saying that inspired me to try my hardest, to seek out new adventures, and to not shy away from something difficult (thanks, mum).
And then I graduated from college. And had to start paying back student loans. And I had to pay monthly rent. And I had to afford groceries, medical bills, and my running shoes needed to be replaced. And this, and that, and the other thing…
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Kimberly Magsig 11/07/2019
Remember learning about how to set up a budget, apply for loans, and be financially literate?
If you’re scratching your head right now thinking, “No, um, I actually don’t,” then don’t worry, you’re not alone. We learn all about math, science, literature, and maybe even art during school but few of us actually had a class dedicated to personal finances.
The result? You might be really good at finding the area under a curve or distinguishing syntax from diction, but putting a budget plan together or deciding how to financially support causes you care about can feel like the equivalent of assembling a new dresser and nightstand from a certain nondescript Scandinavian furniture company...