With Motherâs Day around the corner, moms everywhere can rejoice in knowing that they tend to leave a positive impact on their childrenâs financial lives. A survey finds 81% of Americans saying their mothers shared financial wisdom with them and…
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When Christina Rodriguez divorced four years ago, she had no idea how she was going to make ends meet. After all, during her marriage, she earned $38,000 per year as a visual designer, and even with her husbandâs income, the…
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Whether you’re planning to get pregnant or already there, there are financial expenses you should be thinking about that will affect your day-to-day cash flow. â¯These little bundles of joy are priceless, but expensive. If you arenât constantly telling your…
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When you were a youngster, displaying oneâs affections on Valentineâs Day meant perforated paper cards bought in bulk and handfuls of sugary conversation hearts. Fast forward to present-day adulthood, and it may be expectations have evolved to include fine dining…
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I love you but…you spend like a 12-year-old with a credit card. I love you butâ¦I hate living like weâre broke college students. Sound familiar? Budgeting is hard enough when you have only yourself to answer to, but toss another…
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The holidays are time for family. Here are some ideas from our friends at Quotacy on how to make the most of this holiday season with your loved ones. Itâs the season of generosity. Not in the mood to buy…
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For the past five years, our oldest daughter has been enrolled in daycare. So, my husband and I have eagerly awaited the day when she would start public school and we could once again enjoy an extra $1,500 in our…
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is coming to an end. You know what that meansâback to school shopping! Whether you are shopping for yourself or for your growing little ones, all those expenses can…
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The choice between saving for retirement and saving for your childâs college education is a microcosm of the dilemma many parents face: How do you balance your own needs with the needs of your child? The argument for putting your…
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Congrats! You had a baby! And now itâs time for you to transition back to work. It’s hard enough to mentally and logistically prepare for a new job of being a parent, but add in fears plus emotions (hello hormones)…
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