Being an entrepreneur has many benefits that are worthwhile skills to teach children. Being your own boss can give you control over your future, as well as provide self-confidence, accomplishment, resilience and independent thinking, among other things.

If your kids aren't already in business for themselves, here are some ways to encourage them to at least think about it:

Discuss What They Enjoy

You probably do this anyway as a parent, but talk to your children about what they're naturally good at and what they enjoy; it should help them figure out what type of business they may want to start.

If they're good at math, maybe they could work as math tutors to younger students. If they love dogs, then a dog-walking business might be a good way...

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Children are often victims of identity theft for two reasons: They have a clean identity that probably hasn't been used much and can be exploited in many ways, and there's often a large gap between the theft and when it's discovered.

Fraudsters will usually wait years before applying for a mortgage or credit card with a child's personal information, used to create a shadow identity. They'll build credit with a cell phone service account, for example, and build to financing a car. Stealing a child's name, Social Security number (SSN) and date of birth can be enough to get thieves started.

Parents need to be the first line of defense against child identity theft. It's a crime they may not realize has been happening for years. Most victims are 12 when their identity is stolen, but discovery doesn't happen until they are 17, according to a survey by ExperianÂ...

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You applied for a mortgage. Now what?

You've found your perfect home, applied for a mortgage, and are waiting to close. It's very exciting to buy a house and think about how you're going to make it your own home, but there are a few key things to keep in mind before you close. 

Below is a list of things to avoid doing after applying for a mortgage. Avoiding these actions can help ensure your financial lender will approve your home loan.

1. Avoid depositing large amounts of cash into your bank accounts before speaking with your lender. Because cash isn't easily traceable, you should discuss with your lender the best way to document your transactions.
2. Avoid buying a new car, furniture, or any other large purchases. To qualify for borrowing a loan, you need a lower debt-to-income ratio. To have a lower ratio, you need to meet certain qualifications with your lender. And to ensure those qualifications don't chang...

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A global pandemic has put all of us into a state of unknown. For many of you, you're unsure where your next paycheck is coming from or if you'll be able to afford next month's bills. If you are struggling with making ends meet then forbearance may be a good option for you.

What is forbearance, and why does it matter?

Forbearance is when your payments--in...

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