The arrival of a first child will indeed change your life ... and your financial future. Although you can't put a price on the pleasures and rewards of parenting, it's essential to prepare for the financial effects of welcoming a new addition to your family.

Whether you're expecting, thinking about adoption or building a blended family, with careful budgeting and planning we can show you how to strengthen your finances as a family. 

• Kids and Money: A Guide for Parents (PDF | 371KB)

Planning

• Financial Planning for Your Family’s Well-being
• Financial Planning for New Parents
• Thinking about Adoption? Plan Your Finances First
• A New Baby Checklist for the New Year
• Planning for the Children of GLBT Parents

Health Care

• What You Need to Know About Health Care

Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance Planning Concepts
• Whole Life and Term Insurance
• Proceed with Caution When Selecting an Insurance Carrier
• Would you advise funding a single premium whole life insurance policy so I can leave a healthier legacy to my son?
• How much life insurance do we need?
• How to Figure Out What Kind of Insurance You Need and How Much (Mp3)
• Choosing the Right Insurance for Your Life's Stages Brochure (PDF | 240KB)

Kids & Money

• Empower Your Children to Thrive With These 2011 New Year’s “Financial Resolutions”
• Take the Pledge to Talk Finances With Your Children
• 15 Money Learning Activities to Do with Your Kids
• Need to Teach Young Kids about Money? Try These Ideas
• Tips for Parents: Educating Your Children About Financial Literacy

Additional Resources

• Helping Your Adult Children: A Good Idea or Not?
• Checklist for Parents: Retirement Planning Versus College Savings for Children
• How a Financial Planner Can Help You ... and How to Choose the Right One Brochure (PDF | 2.59MB)