I've shared our philosophy about chores and allowance in the past, but I thought I would revisit the topic now that I'm the mom of three -- soon to be four! -- elementary-age kids and not a whole slew of preschoolers. For us, chores and allowance offer opportunities to teach the girls about responsibility, teamwork,…
I've gotten quite a few requests for a budget printable since I first created the Life Your Way printables more than 3 years ago, and I kept putting it off because I just wasn't sure how to make one that would work for everybody. However, last week I got two requests from readers within hours…
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The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: One of the biggest sources of stress in a relationship is money. From how it's spent to how much is saved, hundreds of decisions must be made. And when you have two people trying to make the decisions together, finding workable solutions is even more challenging.…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: 5 Smart Money Moves for Stay-at-Home Parents I left my job to stay home with the kids when my twins were infants and my oldest was 2. I was so focused on all of the financial aspects of how to become a stay-at-home mom that I…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: How to Deal with a Fluctuating Income It can be really tough to create a budget and stick to it. It can be an even greater challenge when you have a fluctuating income. We’ve been on both sides of inconsistent paychecks. I once held a 10-month position…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: The Positives of Paying with Plastic If you have ever read Dave Ramsey, you know that he hates credit cards. He encourages people to pay with cash (or a debit card) instead of using plastic. Using a cash-only approach can certainly help someone get out of debt…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: Is a Budget Billing Program Right for You? It can be frustrating to set up a budget when some expenses fluctuate from month to month. I've had months where my utility bill is around $100 a month and others where it has been more than $300. I…
The great debate when it comes to giving kids an allowance is whether or not it should be tied to chores. Both viewpoints have pros and cons, but I've never understood why it had to be an either/or kind of thing. First, let's look at the debate: On one hand, an allowance offers the incredible…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: 6 Steps to Get on Track Financially Next Year photo credit: Keri Omuro Sometimes when you get to the end of the year, you just want it to be over. Maybe you’ve made some bad decisions, had unexpected trials, or are just plain tired. There’s something rejuvenating about…