Managing a family budget can be tough in today’s economy, especially if you have children under five. Inflation has made everything from groceries to health care and child care more expensive. Whether tracking your expenses or finding ways to decrease your grocery bill, finding ways to stick to your budget is the key to keeping your finances in check. 1. Monitor Your Spending Smart budgeting is all about knowing where your money goes. ...
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Family vacations are always a fun opportunity to make new memories as you bond with your kids and partner. Luckily, you can save a couple of dollars while having the time of your life. You just need to find the proper steps that will work for you. Explore these budgeting tips to get the best bang for your buck. 1. Achieve Modest Savings Want to cut back on expenses? It’s good for families ...
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A new year is the perfect time to start over or take control. Learning to take control of your finances is a skill that benefits you for the rest of your life. Budgeting can seem overwhelming – especially if numbers and math aren’t your thing. But mastering budgeting, even in just one area of your life, will make a huge impact on you and your family. Use this guide to help take the ...
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As a Mom of three, I know it can be difficult to stick to a budget when unforeseen expenses pop up with kids. A broken bone, unexpected dental work, sudden growth spurt, school fundraisers. The list goes on! The state of the economy and rising inflation makes a tough job even more demanding. We are seeing a significant increase in the price of groceries, fuel, childcare, insurance, property taxes, electricity, rent…so ...
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The government sent the Advance Child Tax Credit payments in July of 2021 to eligible families. A qualified family has children under 18. So, if you qualified for the early payments, you should've received several monthly payments by now! The Child Tax Credit is usually a tax credit for individuals with qualifying dependents given when the individual's tax return is filed. The payments sent out this year are called "advanced payments" ...
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