Money

Learn what you need to know about money and your family from saving strategies to dealing with unexpected expenses. Try our tips and make your budget work.
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Laid Off? Here's What To Do To Protect Your Family
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Guide for Tipping Nannies and Child Care Providers
Money Woes
Should I Talk to My Kids About Our Family's Money Problems?
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The Housing Market Is Unsustainable for Families
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How Parents Can Teach Kids Financial Literacy While Learning It Ourselves
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Families Feel the Effects of Inflation as a Recession Nears
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We Need to Talk About the Astounding Costs of Economic Abuse On Families
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I've Only Bought My 3-Year-Old 4 Toys in Her Life—Here's How
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11 Newborn Items You Don't Actually Need
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Money Patterns Are Set by Age 7—Here's What You Should and Should Not Be Teaching Your Kids
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Birthday Party Food Ideas That Are Hassle-Free and Budget-Friendly
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24 Low-Cost Summer Activities for Kids
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How Much Should You Pay Your Babysitter?
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How Much It Costs to Have a Hospital Birth
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5 Tips for Parents to Negotiate a Raise as Inflation Skyrockets
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We Make Six Figures But Student Loans and Daycare Are Keeping Us Broke
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A Guide to Hiring a Tutor for Your Children
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No Kids Allowed: The Cost of Attending Adults-Only Weddings
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How to Explain an Employment Gap on Your Resume as a Parent
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10 Companies Whose Policies Actively Support Working Parents
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A Parent's Guide to FAFSA and Federal Student Aid
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The 5 Best Allowance and Budgeting Apps for Kids
The Average Hourly Rate for a Babysitter in Every State
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Do You Or Your Child Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
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These Are the Best Luxury Cars for Families
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How to Price Kids' Stuff, Toys, and Clothes at a Garage Sale
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What to Know About Claiming a Baby As a Dependent on Your W-4
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Fertility Treatment Cost Too Much So I Had Sex With a Friend
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11 Cheap (Or Free) Winter Activities To Do With Kids
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3 Ways Parents Can Save On Swim Lessons
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Borrowing and Loaning Money With Family Members: How to Make Intrafamily Loans Work for a Mortgage
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Can I Afford to Be a Stay at Home Parent?
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2 Maternity Medical Bills Dropped My Credit Score 150 Points—Here's How I Recovered
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For Black Moms, Childbirth is More Dangerous 'and' More Expensive
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Should You Talk to Your Kids About Money Troubles?
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What Does the Gay Wage Gap Mean for LGBTQ+ Families?
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How I Got My Family Out of Debt as a Stay-at-Home Mom
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This Mom Built a Multibillion-Dollar Business and Now Helps Other Parents Become Millionaires
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Put Your Money Where It Matters in 2022 With These Sustainable Gift Ideas for Kids
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What to Expect: Ultrasound Costs
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How Much Do Piano Lessons Cost?
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I Doubled My Income After Having Kids: Here's How You Can Too
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Your Child May Need More Services Than a Free Public School Provides: What Parents Need to Know About the Cost of Alternatives
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How to Know When You Need a Bigger Home
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What You Should Really Teach Kids About Gambling—and How to Have the Conversation
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15 Perfect Side Hustles for Caregivers
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Here Are the Maternity Leave Benefits for Every State
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How to Teach Kids the Difference Between Needs vs. Wants When It Comes to Money
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How to Talk to Kids About Poverty
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How to Save Money for a House
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Becoming a Single Mom By Choice Increased My Earning Potential
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Polite Ways to Say 'No' to Donation and Fundraising Requests
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The Best College Scholarships for Parents
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Is It Better to Rent or Buy a Family Home?
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How Much Mortgage Can My Family Afford?
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The Tough Math of Co-Parenting: What to Know About Taxes, Medical Expenses, and More
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The 10 Best Financial Podcasts for Parents
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4 Pros and Cons of Booking Disney Travel With Costco
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Should You Buy Used or New Baby Gear? A Guide to Expiration Dates
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Help! My Tween is Addicted to Buying Junk
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5 Budget-Friendly Travel Experiences That Teach Kids About Climate Change
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I'm My Parents' Retirement Plan: How the 'Sandwich Generation' is Providing Financial Support for Their Kids AND Parents
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How to Save Money When Visiting Disney