family budget

New Year - Your Family

13 Budgeting ideas for families

You are heading into a new year, which means a new outlook on your finances and a new start to that budget that may not have gone as...

Dogs

Money management: Can you afford another pet?

Watch out for two major red-flag moments when deciding if you can afford to bring another dog or cat home.

More Parenting Advice

Budget-friendly ways to have fun as a family

The key to sticking to your budget when planning family fun is to know when to say yes and when to say no. Learn how to use your...

Budgeting & Saving

Tips for setting a family budget

Whether you're strapped for cash or have plenty to spare, a family budget is always a good idea. A budget helps you avoid future...

Family spending

5 Common budget missteps for families 

We know budgeting can be a drag, but a smart family budget is essential to help you realize your personal and financial goals. The...

Family spending

Secrets of successful home budgets

Budgets are difficult because they seem like a recipe for failure. You go into them with the best intentions and then life throws an...

Family Activities

10 Frugal family fun ideas

As parents, we can easily get wrapped up planning big, elaborate and expensive outings with our children to places like the circus...

Pets & Animals

Why you need pet medical insurance

The American Pet Products Association estimates that pet spending for 2010 will reach an all-time high of $47.7 billion. With all...

New Year - Your Family

10 Ways to save for a family vacation

Saving for that Disney vacation or family beach trip just got a lot easier by following our 10 ways to save for a family vacation.

New Year - Your Family

5 Ways to put your family on a budget

How can you get the entire family on board with the family budget? Financial experts and real moms weigh in on how you can spend...

Age by Age

Talking to kids about parents unemployment

With the unemployment rate skyrocketing over the last ten years, chances are your family or friends have been affected by a job...

Babysitters and Childcare

How to save on child care

You wouldn't entrust your children to just anyone. But that top-rated nanny with the stellar references may be a little beyond your...

Clothes for kids

Celebrity kids' style: Copy their look

Dress your children like celebrity kids without spending the fortune their Hollywood moms do! You can find the designer clothes of...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Teaching kids money management

A recent survey revealed that kids are banking at earlier ages than their parents. Here's how to teach your kids important money...

Mom & Dad

Tips for back to work moms

Are you making the big change from stay-at-home-mom to working mom to help out with family expenses? When a mom has been home for...

Family spending

5 Common money mistakes moms make

From racking up credit card debt on your daughter's designer clothes to neglecting your retirement fund, financial experts share the...

Budgeting & Saving

3 Purchases to save money

Who isn’t looking for ways to spend less and save money? Sometimes a small investment pays off with nice returns on the dollar. If...

Budgeting & Saving

5 Everyday secrets to spending less

In today’s economy, we’re all looking for ways to spend less in every aspect of our lives. Below are five money saving tips you can...

Career & Money How-tos

How to save money on groceries, kids clothes, and more

Looking for ways to stretch your hard-earned dollar? You’re not alone in this economy; many people are seeking ways to save money...

Mom & Dad

4 Reasons your family should drop cable

What could you do with an extra $40 to $100 every month? That's probably what you're paying for cable or satellite television, and...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Should you tell kids about family finances?

Money matters are a dicey topic, especially in families. So many of us were taught not to talk it because it's not polite, yet we...