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Personal Finance Advice

Updated 2026-06-19 13:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

A couple discusses how to help their children financially without ruining their independence. The advice is partly influenced by mental health concerns.

Coverage timeline — 4 articles

MarketWatch

‘We are habitually frugal’: My wife and I have money. How do we help our children without ruining their independence?

“Partly due to some mental-health issues, they may continue to go through life living paycheck to paycheck, or worse.”

2026-06-19 13:29 UTC

MarketWatch

I’m 30 and want to save $420,000 in 10 years. But I work for the Fed and can’t invest in bank-specific ETFs. What are my options?

You’d need to set aside roughly 20% of your annual income to reach this goal.

2026-03-20 10:30 UTC

MarketWatch

‘I have full guardianship’: My son has special needs. If I buy him a condo, will that hurt his benefits?

“Another option would be for me to purchase the condo myself and have him pay me rent.”

2026-04-18 10:30 UTC

MarketWatch

My wife and I buy promotional CDs with our tax-refund check. Is now a bad time to switch to Treasurys?

“We have no experience with Treasurys .”

2026-03-31 10:55 UTC