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7 Financial Gifts for Kids

Money isn't the only financially savvy gift for birthdays and graduations. These seven unique gift ideas will teach kids how to spend, save, invest, and budget wisely.

My Family Drained Our Savings to Buy a House in This Crazy Real Estate Market—And We Have No Regrets

Draining your entire savings, mid-pandemic, when you have a toddler and a new job, is scary. Any financial advisor would have said: Don't do that. But we went ahead with the plan anyway.

How These Restaurant Owners Are Teaching Their Children About Generational Wealth

Black restaurateurs are in business for more than to serve up good food and experiences. These Black-owned family businesses are creating a legacy of wealth to pass down through generations.

12 Tips to Help You Save Money on Gas

The cost of gas is soaring. Here are some ways to save your family money at the pump.

What You Should Really Teach Kids About Gambling—and How to Have the Conversation

Gambling behaviors, usually via games, can begin sneakily—and surprisingly early in a kid's life. Here's what parents need to watch for.

A Family Guide To Buying a House

Expert tips on everything from finding the best real estate agent to obtaining a competitive mortgage and preparing for closing costs.

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No Kids Allowed: The Cost of Attending Adults-Only Weddings

What does it mean when friends want us to be there but somehow can't embrace our new definition of "us"?

4 Ways to Stretch Your Homeschooling Budget

Homeschooling is becoming more popular in the United States, as school disruptions continue. Here's how to make the most of your at-home learning budget, according to parents who've been there.

Why Are So Many Moms Solely Responsible for Child Care Costs?

Borrowing and Loaning Money With Family Members: How to Make Intrafamily Loans Work for a Mortgage

Have You Budgeted Enough for Your Kids' Mental Health Needs? If Not, Here's How to Start in 2022

Planning to Foster a Child for the First Time? Here's What You Need to Know About Managing Finances

Why I Budget for the Holidays on January 1

This year, I finally learned to budget for the end-of-year gift-buying season since day one—January 1, that is. And you can, too.

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The 10 Best Financial Podcasts for Parents

Is Rent-To-Own An Affordable Way to Buy a Family Home?

What the Infrastructure Bill Means for Your Family Budget

How To Celebrate the Holidays Without Buying Your Kids a Bunch of Gifts

The Year I Couldn't Afford Christmas Changed My Whole Approach to the Holidays

How to Teach Kids the Difference Between Needs vs. Wants When It Comes to Money

Why It's Important to Pay Yourself First as a Single Parent

Navigating Financial Aid as a Single Parent: How to Get a Free Ride for your Kid

The Best Places for Parents to Retire—if Affordability, Healthcare, and Recreation Are Among Your Top Criteria

Help! My Tween is Addicted to Buying Junk

How I Started Investing as a Not-Quite-Financially Literate Single Mom

How to Break the Always-Broke Cycle as a Single Dad

I'm a Single Foster Mom—Here's How I Budget for Retirement, Meals and More

How Marginalized Single Parents Are Uniting to Improve Community Finances on Their Own Terms

Your Child May Need More Services Than a Free Public School Provides: What Parents Need to Know About the Cost of Alternatives

I'm My Parents' Retirement Plan: How the 'Sandwich Generation' is Providing Financial Support for Their Kids AND Parents

How to Make Half Cover It All: Transitioning to a Single-Parent Salary

Here Are the Maternity Leave Benefits for Every State

Things Financial Advisors Want You To Know About Having a Baby

How to Explain Exchange Rates in Terms Simple Enough for a Child

How to Save for Vacation as a Parent

The Best Scholarships for Parents—Including Support Just for Single Moms

Money Lessons I Learned From My Single Mother

5 Bulk Buys That Won't Save Parents Money

Concrete Ways the U.S. Should Support Parents and Boost the Economy

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