Family and Kids
It may only be February, but spring break will be here before we know it. I know that my kids always look forward to doing something, anything, during this week off. It can get pretty expensive if you wait until …
It may be snowing outside in parts of the United States right now, but most of us have our minds on warmer weather. Even though it is still technically winter, a lot of stores have begun to stock swimsuits already. …
Deciding to have a child is a HUGE decision. One that not only affects your day to day life but can hit your finances pretty hard also. I know that having a child can be a really exciting time, because …
Back-to-school season is practically here. That means parents all over will be searching around for the best back-to-school deals and discounts. If you can relate, I don’t blame you. Back-to-school shopping can be expensive and the average parents spends $500 …
Having a child means your financial responsibilities increase tenfold. Aside from providing immediate needs, you also need to consider whether you’ll help pay for college expenses. I think all parents would prefer to help their kids pay for college. That …
For working parents, childcare is anything but optional. Unfortunately, the cost of childcare has risen exponentially over the years, to the point where many parents might begin to question whether or not they’d save money if they stayed home. Even …
Is there ever a right time financially to have a baby? Having had an unplanned pregnancy before, I often ponder this question and I know many other parents do too. In the beginning, it was difficult raising a child without …
As an adult, financial advisors and those that have gone before you have no doubt emphasized the importance of investing your money. After all, in terms of your financial goals, your children’s, and your future, sufficiently putting your income towards …
The price of college is seemingly increasing by the year, which worries many parents ( myself included) who don’t want their kids to have to deal with huge student loan burdens. If you have trouble saving for your child´s preferred …
For many women, the time spent during their maternity leave is often the only period of their lives in which they can stay at home. Most families ultimately decide that it’s financially beneficial for moms to work outside the home …
