Building a Brighter Future

Finance columnist Liz Weston dispenses her straightforward money advice to real-life families in the financial series Building a Brighter Future.

The series follows families in different stages of their lives, including newlyweds, parents with teens and young children, blended families, small business owners, and empty nesters planning to retire.

Episodes focus on common financial concerns including buying a first home, talking about money to children, growing and protecting your own business, and ensuring your future.

Episodes of Building a Brighter Future are in English, but there is also a companion micro-site for Spanish speakers.

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