Saving money is something everyone should be doing regularly. Even if you don’t make a lot, tucking away some of it each time you are paid will make your life easier. Part of your savings plan is finding the right savings account for your family and add it to the budget. According to studies, millions of…
As you know, having a child is a life-changing moment and decision. You went from being responsible for yourself to being responsible for a whole other human being! Being a parent brings about so many changes to your daily life too. When you were used to getting eight hours of sleep, it might be reduced…
Got a College-Bound Kid? Making Sense of 529 College Savings Plans If you’re a parent, you’ve likely conducted at least some cursory research into what it takes to go to college these days. And you’ve probably seen a lot of references to 529 college savings plans. Confused? Got questions? You’re not alone. Read on to…
Times are tough. With the rate at which prices are skyrocketing, managing a budget is as easy as herding elephants running on a rampage. How to upgrade your wardrobe when you are budget-constrained? Before one month safely slides by, the next steamrolls right in with bills, grocery lists, and the never-ending list of supplies for your…
According to the American Payroll Association, 74% of American workers live paycheck to paycheck. If you are a single mother, your odds likely are higher. That means a majority of parents would struggle greatly if their paycheck was delayed or would not be able to take care of a large emergency expense leading them to…
You would think that being able to work at home as a mother would be a win-win situation. You have the freedom to choose when you work while also being at home where and when your kids need you the most. On the contrary, however, working at home comes with its challenges. Try as you…
A growing number of people are deciding to reclaim their freedom by working from home, either by running their own business or taking on a remote job position. Working when you want, where you want, and how you want attracts many of us who are sick of the rigid structure of traditional 9-5s. However, the whole…
Raising kids is busy work, and as moms, we don’t ever get too much time for ourselves. Everything we do is tailored around looking after our kids- making sure they have what they need and they are where they need to be, so our own wants and needs are often put on the back burner.…
2019 is winding down, and for most people, that means reflecting on the months past and preparing for the months ahead. Unfortunately, however, many people have big dreams about things they’d like to accomplish but fall short just a few months into the new year. While there are a number of factors that play into…
Even if you don’t follow politics, it’s hard to get away from what the pundits on the television call “the healthcare debate.” Every day it seems like the country’s health care system is being used as a pawn by some politician or another. The GOP has been threatening to repeal the Affordable Care Act since…