Lynn Shattuck grew up in an Alaskan rainforest and now lives in Maine. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Headspace and Mind Body Green, among other outlets. To learn more about Lynn, visit her website, The Light Will Find You.
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Wills & Estate Planning
One Action That Makes Life Insurance and Estate Planning so Much Easier
Creating an “in case of death” doc can save loved ones time, frustration and maybe even money. Here’s how to do it right.
By Lynn Shattuck
Life Insurance
How Much Term Life Insurance Do I Need?
Life insurance helps support your dependents should the worst case happen. We explain a few methods that experts use to figure out how much you need.
By Lynn Shattuck
Work, Life, Balanced
Got a 9-Year-Old? 9 Conversations You Need to Have Right Now
With a 9-year-old in tow, you’re about halfway toward legal adulthood! Financially and emotionally, here’s what you should know.
By Lynn Shattuck
Work, Life, Balanced
10 Things You Should Know When You Have a 10-Year-Old
From developing bodies to worries about college expenses, the stakes of parenting a 10-year-old feel high. Here’s how to navigate it.
By Lynn Shattuck
Work, Life, Balanced
8 Things You Should Know When You Have an 8-Year-Old
We’ve spoken to experts for the highlights, challenges and opportunities of parenting an 8-year-old.
By Lynn Shattuck
Work, Life, Balanced
How (and When) to Say ‘No’ to Your Kid—and When Not To
Kids always seem to want something. When should we say no? How should we say it? And is there a time and a place to just say yes sometimes?
By Lynn Shattuck
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