Allowances for children are a topic often debated. Varying opinions ponder if they are advisable, their uses, and how to determine the amount. Allowances are definitely part of Teaching Kids About Money. This is a guest by Angie Picardo, a staff writer for NerdWallet. Sixty percent of parents give their child a weekly allowance. But then, ...
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Minimizing the Cost of Living as a Working Mom
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This is a guest post by Angie Picardo, staff writer for NerdWallet. For your average working mom, balancing work life with family life is a question of both financial costs and opportunity costs. Here are a few tips for moms to minimize their budget line items and maximize family fun time. ...
Teaching Financial Habits to Your Children
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Moms care so much about their children's physical and mental well being. Focusing on their financial well being is essential to support the other two aspects. This is a guest post by Angie Picardo, a staff writer for NerdWallet. From Board Games to the Boardroom: Teaching Good Financial Habits to Your Children Up until I was about 18, the ...
Should Moms Share Financial Struggles with Children
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Almost everyone goes through financial struggles at some point in their life. As a parent, it may be hard to tell your child about money problems. This is a guest post by Angie Picardo, a staff writer with NerdWallet. Lay-off, loans, and foreclosures are, for the most part, inevitable. After all, parents want their children to have a ...
How to Setup a Coupon File
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Quick and easy tutorial on setting up a coupon file, also known as a coupon folder. There are many ways to organize coupons. This is the third installment in a series on choosing a way that's right for you. Is the Coupon File Method for Me? ...