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- September 20, 2023
- by Angela
12 Money Matters to Discuss Before Marriage
The most sensitive topic for young people before marriage is the topic of money. Many are afraid to bring up the subject for fear of offending their partner if he or she has less money than you. To avoid marital disputes about money, it is wisest to talk about it with your partner before marriage.
- September 20, 2023
- by Angela
12 Money Matters to Discuss Before Marriage
The most sensitive topic for young people before marriage is the topic of money. Many are afraid to bring up the subject for fear of offending their partner if he or she has less money …
- September 2, 2022
- by Angela
Budgeting Ideas for Teens
Budgeting is a skill that isn’t often taught in high school. Teenagers learn it through real life, either from role models, or by making budgeting mistakes. It is a skill they can use and benefit …
- February 3, 2022
- by Angela
Reasons to Start Discussing Finance With Your Kids
Ideally an individual should learn about the foundations of finance from childhood. This step will aid them in making correct decisions concerning handling money. The different methods by which you can begin incorporating this measure …
- November 15, 2021
- by Angela
Learn Budget Planning From Stay-At-Home Parents
Personal budgets for families are not made by professionals, but oftentimes by the women who runs the household. It may sound stereotypical, but it is still the case in many households that the husband works …
- August 20, 2021
- by Angela
Budgeting for a Family Trip to Europe
Heading to Europe? This article breaks down what it might cost for airplane tickets, accommodations, dining / food, attractions over varying stays.
- May 24, 2021
- by Michael
8 Ways Your Budget Changes When You Start a Family
When you decide to start a family you’ll discover a completely new world of expenses to handle. Baby food, diapers, child care, and purchases like car seats, strollers, cute outfits, slings, carriers, high chairs, etc.
- October 2, 2020
- by Michael
What If Your Parents Are Not Able to Retire
Studies have shown that a third of boomers and seniors have no retirement savings. Read on to discover how to start the conversation and help get your parents to the best position possible as they …
- September 25, 2020
- by Michael
How Marriage Will Impact Your Taxes
Everyone wants to maximize their tax returns, and married couples are no exception. In fact, you might have specific goals as a couple for how you want to use your tax return to set yourselves …
- May 11, 2020
- by Ashley
What Getting A Puppy Really Costs
Pets are great but how do they impact your budget? There are both up front costs and ongoing costs involved with owning a pet. Here is how my new "best friend" factors into my budget.
- March 7, 2020
- by Ashley
7 Money Questions To Ask Your Aging Parents
Starting a conversation with your parents about their finances can be daunting. However, most adult children get involved with their parents’ financial situation at some point. It’s helpful to understand their situation and goals so …
- January 30, 2020
- by Michael
The Cost to Raise a Child - 3 Scenarios
Children are expensive! My estimates range from $42,650 to $916,600 depending on lifestyle. And that is just to get them to age 18. More importantly 40-60% of the cost comes in the first five years! …
- October 7, 2019
- by Michael
How My Wife and I Were Able to Start Maxing out Our Retirement
Here’s how my wife and I got to a place where we could max out our annual retirement contributions. By doing so we gave ourselves a nice raise in the form of a tax cut.
- September 4, 2019
- by Emily
Costs and Benefits of Preschool vs College
We all expect college to be expensive, and many parents spend over a decade saving for their children’s college fund. But what about preschool, how much does it really help a child over their lifetime?
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