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The 12 Absolute Best Money Saving Apps and Extensions
There are apps for everything now, so it makes sense that coupons are going the digital route. From grocery stores to fast food, there's a discount app or several out there that will scratch whatever particular itch you've got going on. Some take some planning to make...
Hiring an Au Pair – Is It Worth It?
As much joy as parenthood brings, it also requires parents to shell out big bucks for childcare. In the United States, the average cost of Monday-through-Friday daycare adds up to a staggering $11,666 per year, or about $972 each month. Remember, that's the average...
Money Saving Tips For College Students
If you've got an incoming freshman to college this fall, understand that you'll be crying. You'll miss them, sure, but college is also one of the most expensive endeavors we engage in. Between books, dorms, computers, food and everything else, your little scholar will...
Frugal Summer Fun Activities for Kids
Ideas for frugal summer fun activities for kids have to go beyond just browsing on Pinterest and setting yourself up for failure. When you actually start that first week of summer break, the reality sets in that there are many days between June 1st and August 30th....
7 Strategies to Help You Budget as a Single Parent
Working as a single parent can be a trying experience, so you want to make sure that your finances are as streamlined as possible. When unexpected emergencies pop up, your schedule, finances, and life are thrown for a loop. Take a look at these tips to help you...
22 Ways To Make Cash Fast
Sometimes fast cash needs to be just that - fast! When an unexpected event hits our wallets (and we didn't build an emergency fund beforehand!), it can be hard to not just sit and wallow. As a parent, though, sulking simply isn't an option. So when random events call...