Facing divorce or a breakup with your partner? Maybe youâve talked to a lawyer and are ready to have your spouse served with the papers. Perhaps the two of you decided through respectful agreement to consciously un-couple. Or maybe youâve…
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I havenât had a good night sleep in weeks. And letâs be honest here- the best ways to describe new motherhood would be: chaotic, tiring and stressful. But itâs the best feeling on earth. With that initial rush of love…
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How much does your family spend on food? If youâre like most, food is one of your top three expenses (the other two being housing and transportation). While itâs an essential expense for sure, but when digging around those receipts,…
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Should you lend money to family and friends? It can be a tricky and emotionally charged decision that families face from time to time. In some situations, itâs obvious that a loved one had an unexpected emergency pop up and…
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As the year winds down, you may find your spending picks up. With holidays approaching, families may be preparing for trips to see their loved ones or theyâre buying gifts. However, if you havenât been saving beforehand, it can mean…
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Open enrollment season is here!  Weâre expecting to receive a big packet from human resources with all the options and benefits that our employersâ offer. While I wonât say that this is an exciting thing, we are eager to go over…
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What are some of the biggest lessons you received about money growing up? For me, a few things stand out. We didnât get too many formal lectures about money, but from time to time, Iâd get a lesson sprinkled in here…
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Dressing up for Halloween is one of the best parts of the holiday, especially if youâre a creative person. But buying a Halloween costume can get expensive, with many costing more than $50 a pop. And unless you plan to…
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How much money are you planning on spending this year during the holidays? For the average American family, itâs a good chunk of change. During the 2017 holiday season, Bank of America found that of those surveyed, they spent on…
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Simple, practical strategies from financial experts who have been in this situation before.
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