By Steve Rosen From Tribune Content Agency Toys, of course, are a shopping must. But consider some gifts for the kids that will keep on giving long after the blocks, action figures, and game systems get relegated to the back of a closet or attic. Savings bonds, contributions to college savings accounts, and helping to…

By Lisa Gerstner From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance For the children on your gift list this holiday season, you can buy the latest gadgets or fashions—items they may not even recall a year later. Or with $1,000, you can invest in the younger generation’s future with these three ideas that can have a much longer lasting…

By David Anderson The cost of a college education is higher than ever—just ask Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. Those two celebrities are among the well-heeled parents caught up in a now-infamous “Operation Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal. You know what this is: The whole nation has been gobbling up news reports about the $25 million scheme for the…

Raising children can be expensive and it’s not getting any cheaper. One excellent place to start keeping more money for your family is to pay less in taxes. There are several ways to reduce your tax bill for the next year—and the earlier you start, the more money you will save. Take Advantage and Learn…