Kids Archives - Judith Heft & Associates

Don’t Delay The Journey Of Financial Literacy

by Judy Heft | Jan 28, 2022 | Consumer Issues, Family, Finance, Kids

Teenagers will tell you that they know everything. Everything except revolving credit card debt, skyrocketing bills, and applying for loans. These are the kinds of things that shouldn’t be learned by trial and error. It’s important to have open and honest...

Don’t Delay FAFSA Filing

by Judy Heft | Dec 16, 2021 | Finance, Kids, Paying For College

FAFSA, the Free Application for Financial Aid, and CSS, the College Scholarship Service, registration for 2022-23 opened on Oct. 1. It’s an exciting — and scary — time for people who have children finishing up high school ready to pursue their higher education. More...

Bringing Your Baby to Work (Until They Crawl)

by Liz Levy | Dec 15, 2021 | Consumer Issues, Family, Finance, Kids

I wish I had the opportunity to be able to work and care for my children when I gave birth to them almost two decades ago. I would have loved not having to make the choice between sacrificing my income or sacrificing my bonding time with my children. But it is good to...

Hire Your Kids and Save

by Liz Levy | Dec 1, 2021 | Family, Finance, Kids, Taxes

Did you know that if you hire your child to work at your business you get a business tax deduction? This includes deductions on your federal income tax bill, your self-employment tax bill, and your state income tax bill. In the long run, you could save quite a bit of...

Halloween is just around the corner

by Liz Levy | Oct 20, 2021 | Family, Finance, Holidays, Kids

Halloween, more than any other holiday, is a flight of fantasy. This year it shimmers like a pool of fresh water, poised to quench our social thirst and, for many, a secret desire to be someone else for a night. Even though things still aren’t back to the way they...

Plan for a FAFSA-tastic New Year

by Liz Levy | Oct 13, 2021 | Finance, Kids, Paying For College

FAFSA and CSS registration for 2022-23 opened up on October 1st! It’s an exciting — but scary — time for people who have children finishing up high school to pursue higher education. Trust me, I’m in the same boat with my child! She’s finishing up her senior year of...