Adult Children

Helping adult children with money is common, but it can quietly put your own financial security at risk.

Here you'll find guidance on supporting the people you love without losing sight of your own future.

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Should You Be a Guarantor for Your Adult Child's Home Loan?

What you're really risking when you guarantee a mortgage, and how to protect your own retirement.

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Supporting Adult Children Financially: Fairness, Boundaries and Your Future

Why treating your children "equally" can put your own retirement at risk, and how to set boundaries instead.

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Supporting Adult Children Financially: Where to Draw the Line as a Parent

Five mistakes to avoid when helping adult children financially, and how to set boundaries that stick.

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Supporting Adult Children Financially: How to Protect Their Future

How to raise the topic of protecting a property gift, without turning it into a fight about their relationship.