by Laura | May 23, 2021 | On a Personal Note
Over the years, childfree couples have contacted me for advice on writing their wills. I am no expert, but do have my own experience and know how many childfree people have created theirs. I recently saw the piece by Rebecca Chamaa on businessinsider.com, “My husband...
by Laura | Dec 1, 2012 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Relationship Topics
Nadia Taha wrote an excellent essay recently in the “Your Money” section of the The New York Times. She is in her late 20s, and she and her husband are like many couples – they want to buy a house, have savings, and comfortable retirement years....
by Laura | Nov 25, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues
A recent Dear Abby I ran across, “Childless Grandchild Left Out of Will,” got me thinking about the childfree, wills and inheritance. Here are 3 reasons why the childfree might not make it into wills: Will Tradition I am no expert on the history of...
by Laura | Sep 1, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues
Reporting back on the August On-the-Ground Question–it was: What childfree stereotype have you been subjected to most in your life? Here’s what people said, and a tee up to the September question:
by Laura | Jun 10, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Research-related
By now, most people have heard of the term “DINKs,” or “double income no kids.” The term started to be more commonly used about a decade ago. When it comes to the “income” part, couples with no kids don’t have all the expenses that come with raising kids, so they...
