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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The Parents Guide to Saving Money on Back-to-School Expenses
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Cheaper Diapers for Baby? Maybe in These 2 States
USDA: Cost of Raising a Child Increased by $8,000 29704
USDA: Cost of Raising a Child Increased by $8,000
Study: Families with Autistic Kids Earn Less 29563
Study: Families with Autistic Kids Earn Less
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We Need to Talk About the Astounding Costs of Economic Abuse On Families
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How to Budget for Family Travel Around Big Life Events
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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 to Buy
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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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Hassle-Free Party Food Ideas Kids Will Love—That Won't Break Your Budget
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24 Cheap Summer Activities for Kids
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How Much Should You Pay Your Babysitter?
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What to Expect: Hospital Birth Costs
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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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Here's How Cooking Can Help Your Kids Learn to Budget
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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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This Mom is Using Early Retirement to Tackle the Racial Wealth Gap
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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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We Need To Stop Blaming Parents for the 'Word Gap'—Here's Why
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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 I Overcame Money Stress With an Infant During COVID-19
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Garage Sale Pricing Guide: Kids' Stuff, Toys, Furniture, Art, Clothes
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I'm a Single Mom & I Retired at 48 by Downsizing to a Trailer
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What to Know About Claiming a Baby As a Dependent on Your W-4
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Fertility Treatment Was Too Expensive So I Had Sex With a Friend Instead
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11 Cheap (Or Free) Winter Activities To Do With Kids
Chyna Pace
How This Single Mom Went From Being Unemployed to a Successful InstaChef
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3 Ways Parents Can Save On Swim Lessons
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Travel Gear for New Parents That's Worth the Investment Cost
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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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5 Ways to Save Big Bucks on Back-to-School Supplies
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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?
Cindy Scott and family
How I Got My Family Out of Debt as a Stay-at-Home Mom
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The Pros and Cons of Installment Payment Apps
Suneera Madhani and her child
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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This Mom Blogger Built a Successful Branding Business While Working Full Time—Here's How
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How Much Do Piano Lessons Cost?
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How to Teach Your Kids to Make Money Decisions That Benefit the Planet
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How Your Family Vacation Can Give Back to The Earth and Local Communities
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What the Infrastructure Bill Means for Your Family Budget
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How Marginalized Single Parents Are Uniting to Improve Community Finances on Their Own Terms
Frida Polli
This Neuroscientist and Single Mom Raised $58M to Reduce Hiring Bias
Laura Modi
How This Mom is Taking on the $70B Baby Formula Industry
Alexandra Cristin
Motherhood Propelled This Entrepreneur to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Hair Extension Empire
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Meet the Mom Behind One of Philly's Most Popular Food Trucks
Christa Battaglia and family
How This Mom Saved Big Money By Buying a Home With Her Dad
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I Doubled My Income After Having Kids: Here's How You Can Too
Stephanie Gerber
This Mom Turned Her Money-Saving DIY Beauty Products into a Business and is Now Teaching Other Parents to Do the Same
Dr. Rupa Wong and family
This Mom of 3 Runs a Private Ophthalmology Practice While Empowering Female Doctors-to-Be
Lisa Vogl
This Single Mom Launched a National Hijab Fashion Brand With Only $7,000