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Long Term Care for Childfree Individuals
By Jay Zigmont | Nov 23, 2023
Who is going to take care of you when you get old? – You are. If you are Childfree, chances are that someone has asked you this question. The question itself is loaded, as it implies that they are counting on others to take care of them. As Childfree people, we know we need to […]
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What Does It Mean to Leave a Legacy?
By Jay Zigmont | Nov 20, 2023
Many people want their time on Earth to have meant something – to leave a legacy. If you’ve been wondering what mark you’ll leave on the world, this article is for you. Here’s what to consider when deciding what your legacy should be, and how to ensure your finances make it possible. A legacy often […]
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How Do Taxes Work for Childfree People?
By Jay Zigmont | Apr 30, 2023
Taxes are often a hot topic for the Childfree community. Why is this? It’s common to hear about parents who seem to barely pay taxes at all, by virtue of having children and qualifying for child tax credits, while many Childfree people are already claiming zero on their W-4 form and still owing taxes every […]
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What is an annuity?
By cfwealth | Feb 27, 2023
Many people worry about retirement planning and how to ensure they don’t outlive their money, and Childfree people are no exception. There are a lot of avenues to retirement, and one you may have heard of is annuities. What is an annuity, and are they appropriate for Childfree people? What is an Annuity? An annuity is a […]
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Do I Need Life Insurance if I Don’t Have Kids?
By Childfree Wealth | Jan 27, 2023
The primary concern that life insurance protects against is leaving loved ones behind with significant burdens like debt or without enough resources to continue their lives. This is especially the case for people who have dependents, but is it as important for people who don’t have kids? Life insurance is most frequently used as a […]
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Childfree Retirement
By Childfree Wealth | Jan 26, 2023
In my 10+ years of being a financial planner, the most exciting aspect of this job is helping people do something they never thought they could do. This is particularly rewarding when working with Childfree people and they have the realization that all the “traditional rules” of life are thrown out when you don’t have […]
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A Portrait of Starting Over – Childfree Wealth
By Jay Zigmont | Nov 19, 2022
Betty 38, Female, Pansexual, New York Master’s in History Digital Editor This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Betty is starting over and finding her true self. She started her life working in museums and is now a digital editor. […]
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A portrait of Childfree Freedom – Amelia and Matt
By Jay Zigmont | Nov 15, 2022
Amelia 29, Female, Married, Colorado Bachelor’s in Sustainable Business Sustainability Manager Matt 33, Male, Married, Colorado Automation Design This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Amelia and Matt have been married for nine years and are living their best lives […]
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4 Things Every 20-Something Should Know About Money
By Childfree Wealth | Nov 14, 2022
Developing good money habits in your early adult years can help you position yourself for financial stability and better grow your wealth over time. The sad truth is that many young adults in their 20’s are unaware of how to best manage their money and will often regret the monetary decisions they made in their […]
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A Portrait of Getting Started in Childfree life
By Jay Zigmont | Nov 8, 2022
Aurora 26 years old, Single, Female, Texas College Courses in Information Technology Implementation Analyst This portrait is one of 26 real life stories presented in the book, Portraits of Childfree Wealth. You can download a free copy here. Aurora is 26 and has recently chosen to be Childfree. She is working through what that means to her […]
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