How much does your family spend on food? If you’re like most, food is one of your top three expenses (the other two being housing and transportation). While it’s an essential expense for sure, but when digging around those receipts,...
If you’re a parent, helping your kids avoid or minimize college debt is a goal you’d like to help them tackle. Right now the average price for a public four-year college is $25,290 in-state ($40,940 out of state) while a...
I haven’t had a good night sleep in weeks. And let’s be honest here- the best ways to describe new motherhood would be: chaotic, tiring and stressful. But it’s the best feeling on earth. With that initial rush of love...
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...
Is it baby season? Maybe there’s something in the water, I’ve 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...
Summer is the favorite time of year for many young kids. It means no school, pool parties, and endless popsicles. For parents however, the rising heat often comes hand in hand with soaring expenses. While it may not seem like...
Facing divorce or a breakup with your partner? Maybe you’ve 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 you’ve...
Taking care of aging parents is an inevitable part of life, and it’s 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...
We all know Dad’s can be hard to shop for. They always seem to buy things for themselves, which leaves us guessing for Father’s Day. This year, instead of another mug, why not give a unique gift that won’t break...
The choice between saving for retirement and saving for your child’s 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...
How much does your family spend on food? If you’re like most, food is one of your top three expenses (the other two being housing and transportation). While it’s an essential expense for sure, but when digging around those receipts,... 
