While thereâs been a larger push for financial literacy in schools as of late, teaching money management basics has yet to make its way to the school curriculum. If youâre a parent, that means the responsibility falls on you to teach your kids…
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When I was in the 7th grade, my bestie at the time and I wanted to save up for a shopping spree. We put our middle-school brains together, and devised ways we could earn enough to buy whatever we pleased…
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Itâs easy to assume that the role of a parent diminishes as a child approaches high school graduation. This is when many parents choose to step back and allow their kids to become the primary decision-makers in their own lives. …
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This post is for separated and divorced parents.  While Marie Kondo suggests you get rid of people in your life who do not bring you joy, your kidsâ other parent cannot fall into that list. Like it or not, they…
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Aside from cooking, if thereâs one important lesson I learned from my parents it would have to be about budgeting. I grew up in a large family of 6, and we enjoyed delicious home cooked Vietnamese dishes, so Iâve had…
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If your child is old enough to understand the concept of money, youâve probably considered giving them a weekly or monthly allowance. Until they grow old enough to apply for a job, an allowance is really the only way to…
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It’s no secret that parental leave in the United States leaves a lot to be desired. In fact, it’s the only developed nation that doesn’t require paid leave of some kind, according to the Pew Research Center. The kicker is…
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Taking care of aging parents is an inevitable part of life, and itâs not always easy. We watch the people who raised us slowly slip away, and we want to do everything in our power to give them the best…
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We all know Dadâs can be hard to shop for. They always seem to buy things for themselves, which leaves us guessing for Fatherâs Day. This year, instead of another mug, why not give a unique gift that wonât break…
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Is it baby season? Maybe thereâs something in the water, Iâve been planning a LOT OF baby showers recently. In fact, I even helped plan my own a few months ago. When I was a young girl, I dreamed of…
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