budgeting

  1. Bargains, Savings & Shopping Tips

    The truth about budgeting and how you can save

    By Mckenna Bailey on Feb 20, 2013
    Strict budgets are one of those things that sound great in theory, but are impossible in real life — like skipping dessert or...
  2. Budgeting & Saving

    Our favorite online money management programs

    By Jessica Watson on Jan 8, 2013
    It's a brand new year, and you're ready to create a spending plan to keep you motivated to save each month. Try one of these online...
  3. Budgeting & Saving

    Holiday savings: 5 Simple strategies for saving money

    By Jean Chatzky on Dec 7, 2012
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    The holidays and all those opportunities to spend money are officially upon us. Yes, they come earlier every year. But that longer...
  4. Budgeting & Saving

    10 Easy, everyday ways to save money

    By SheKnows Living Editors on Oct 15, 2012
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    People with modest incomes sometimes save more than others who earn considerably more, says Carol Young, Kansas State University...
  5. Time Management

    Working Mom 3.0: Boost your income

    By Stephanie Taylor Christensen on Aug 28, 2012
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    Whether you breathe a sigh of relief when the first day of school arrives or find yourself wondering what to do with spare time,...
  6. New Products & Reviews

    Best apps for the iPhone: Personal finance apps

    By Kori Ellis on Aug 23, 2012
    Whether you are looking to pay off your credit cards, start saving for retirement or just need to get a handle on everyday money...
  7. Family spending

    5 Common budget missteps for families 

    By Elaina Verhoff on May 1, 2012
    We know budgeting can be a drag, but a smart family budget is essential to help you realize your personal and financial goals. The...
  8. Family spending

    Secrets of successful home budgets

    By Kat Hobza on May 1, 2012
    Budgets are difficult because they seem like a recipe for failure. You go into them with the best intentions and then life throws an...
  9. Budgeting & Saving

    Financial records: What to save and what to toss

    By Elaina Verhoff on May 1, 2012
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    Are old receipts and bank statements taking over your life? Without an understanding of which financial records to keep and which to...
  10. Budgeting & Saving

    How to plan a home budget

    By Kat Hobza on May 1, 2012
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    The prospect of planning a home budget seems daunting. Many dread the notion of evaluating and potentially having to re-evaluate...
  11. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Letting kids shop for Christmas presents

    By Maria Mora on Dec 13, 2011
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    Christmas is the perfect time to teach kids about budgeting. Whether you’re shopping with a preschooler or a teen, make gift buying...
  12. Teen Behavior

    A course in household budgeting for your teen

    By Jen Klein on Oct 27, 2011
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    If you have a teenager at home, he or she is closer to going out on his or her own than you might like to admit. You’ve worked hard...
  13. Mom & Dad

    Teaching kids about grocery shopping

    By Jen Klein on Sep 7, 2011
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    You’ve gone to the grocery store with your child hundreds -- if not thousands -- of times by now. He watches you, he knows where...
  14. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    5 Ways to teach your children to save

    By Suzi Milovanovic on Apr 16, 2011
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    Anytime is the right time to teach kids the value of money. Older kids, especially, are subjected to constant media and peer...
  15. Pets & Animals

    Why you need pet medical insurance

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 4, 2011
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    The American Pet Products Association estimates that pet spending for 2010 will reach an all-time high of $47.7 billion. With all...
  16. Budgeting & Saving

    4 Money-saving grocery shopping apps

    By Lauren Fairbanks on Mar 1, 2011
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    We live in a tech-driven world that has an app for everything, including grocery shopping. These four grocery shopping apps will...
  17. Wedding Planning

    How to discuss your wedding budget

    By OneWed.com on Feb 5, 2011
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    Let's face it: Talking about money just isn't fun. Once the blush of getting engaged has faded a little, you and your groom, and...
  18. Marriage

    How to avoid money arguments

    By Kori Ellis on Jan 11, 2011
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    Married couples often fight about money -- who's earning it and who's spending it. With economic turmoil and more bankruptcies and...
  19. Budgeting & Saving

    3 Financial tips to manage money in the New Year

    By Laura Carson Miller on Dec 23, 2010
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    With a brand-new year staring us in the face, it’s likely you’ve had a few resolutions cross your mind. You know, things you want to...
  20. Marriage

    Money issues: Finding common ground in your relationship

    By Kori Ellis on Nov 16, 2010
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    Are you and your spouse or partner often arguing about money? When one partner is a spender and the other is a saver, the two need...
  21. Budgeting & Saving

    4 Lies that hurt your finances

    By Teressa Moore Griffin on Sep 9, 2010
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    In today’s economy, millions of people are struggling to adjust to a shift in their financial lifestyle. Often the problem goes much...