children

My Grandmother Had 10 Children and Taught Me How to Budget Money

I often think of one sentence from my late grandmother’s obituary: “She kept her 10 children fed and clothed.”Yes, she had 10 children, but what’s mesmerizing about this statement is that she always made sure her children had what they needed. As a former single mom of just one boy,…

How to Talk to Your Children About Your Estate Plan and Will, From CMO

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Casey Cohen, the 53-year-old chief marketing officer of The Estate Registry in Las Vegas. It has been edited for length and clarity.I’m the chief marketing officer of The Estate Registry, where I lead efforts to streamline the management and protection of…