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Preparing for the future

Learn more about planning for your financial future, from homeownership and having children to college and estate planning. Get started here.

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Homeownership

Buying your first home, family home or dream home is an exciting time. Explore information and resources to help you prepare or better manage your finances for owning a home.

Marriage and money

Whether you're newlyweds or celebrating 25 years together, you can budget, save for the future, and successfully manage your finances together.

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Babies and families

Ready to start or grow your family? Find out how you can budget for today while planning for the future.

Life planning

Create smart financial habits for your everyday life, from budgeting and building savings to investing and more.

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College

Get information on paying for college, saving money, getting financial aid and making informed decisions on student loans.

Divorce and finances

There are a few things you can do to help protect and restore your financial life during a divorce. Find information to help handle this tough transition.

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Caring for aging parents

While it’s not something anyone likes to think about, your parents or loved ones may require additional care and financial assistance as they age.

Wills and estate planning

No matter how old you are, creating a will and estate planning are important parts of your financial picture.

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Ready to start planning for the future?

Download our quick guide, Real Life Has No Filter: Preparing for the Financial Realities of Life for checklists, tips and more information on how to approach real life financial challenges.

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