A birthday does not automatically remove a parent from an account. Compare three bank rules and plan any change without losing track of wages or payments.
Author: David White
David White
David is a CPA and has spent the past decade as a financial adviser helping clients meet their fiscal objectives. With an appreciation for journalism, he has spent the past few years overseeing several financial columns as well as writing two previous finance blogs. He resides on the East Coast with his wife and two sons and has guided many through the recent recession while providing a no-nonsense approach to spending and saving.
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