Tag Archives: parenting
Tips for getting started with college financial aid
As the year draws to an end, many of us start thinking about next year’s finances. Perhaps you’re already planning on how you’ll increase your emergency fund or mitigate your tax burden in 2013. But is it too soon to start … Continue reading
Saving Fast Food Napkins and Other Good Money Advice from Mom
Moms do things that make us shake our heads. (And if you’re a mother, you probably do those things, too, even if you don’t realize it.) From saving paper napkins she gathered at a fast food restaurant to employing the … Continue reading
Ideas for Celebrating Your Financial Freedom
National Freedom Day is around the corner. On Feb. 1, we commemorate Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery and indentured servitude in the U.S. But around here, the freedom we most commonly think about is the … Continue reading
Young Entrepreneur Challenge Turns Teaching Kids About Money into Fun Times
Whether your little one wants to be a princess or an astronaut when she grows up, it’s a sure bet having a lot of money figures into her big plans. Teaching kids about money is important, and what better way … Continue reading
Credit Card Tips for Back to School Season
Backpacks, new shoes, clothes, supplies – when it’s time to send the kids back to school, the costs add up quickly. Supplies alone can easily run $100, and clothing a few hundred more. Here are some practical credit card tips … Continue reading
Credit Card Tips for College Students
Credit cards, and the impact they can have on a student’s credit, are something parents should be thinking about throughout their child’s college career. Sallie Mae says college seniors have an average credit card debt of $4,100, an average balance … Continue reading
Credit Tips for New Parents
One of the best benefits of being a new parent is the unconditional love and acceptance you get from your baby. Infants don’t care how much money you make or whether you’re current on your mortgage. They don’t know a … Continue reading
Summer Jobs: A Way for Kids to Learn About Credit
Is your teen or college-aged child going to work this summer? A summer job is a rite of passage – and, in this economy, a necessity for many people. It can be exciting for your child to earn – and … Continue reading