Having your first child is exciting – and there’s a lot to look forward to. However, expectant moms know that it’s a time filled with lots of anxieties and unknowns. As far as parenting and caring for a newborn baby, you aren’t really quite sure what to expect the first time around. From a very practical perspective, many new moms also don’t know how they’ll pay for … [Read more...] about 6 Money Saving Tips for New Moms
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Seven Steps to Save More at the Grocery Store
We all like saving money, especially at the grocery store, and coupons are a great way to get discounts. But when you first start out in the coupon world, it can seem a little overwhelming. Luckily, there are some simple ways to save when you go grocery shopping. Here are the steps in my weekly process: 1. Have a coupon system. You need to have a way to organize your … [Read more...] about Seven Steps to Save More at the Grocery Store
6 Ways to Save Money on Activities for Your Kids
Raising kids takes a lot of time, patience, love, and- of course- money. It’s difficult enough to keep your child entertained but especially frustrating when you’re trying your best to stick to a family budget. Whether you’re looking to cut costs on activities your children are already in, or looking for affordable plans for the whole family, it can be tricky to find solutions … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Save Money on Activities for Your Kids
6 Things You Should Never Say To Your Financial Advisor
Are you looking to get your financial house in order? Market volatility is real, and it’s projected to get worse before it gets better. Retirement planning, reviewing your investing strategy, and setting up an emergency fund can be a lot easier with a pro. In our Millennial Study, we found that the majority of those we recently surveyed aspired to start financial planning, … [Read more...] about 6 Things You Should Never Say To Your Financial Advisor
How To Teach Kids About Money
It should be easy to teach our kids about money. We have it, they need it. The leverage is clearly on our side -- which is not always the case with parents and kids. But teaching children to respect money with out granting it too much power remains one of the more contentious, emotional, and frustrating parenting quandaries. It’s important to get this right: research shows kids … [Read more...] about How To Teach Kids About Money