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January 3, 2009

Family Budgeting Articles, Tips and Resources

Housing, groceries, clothing, fuel… how do you ensure there’s enough after these expenses for savings and long term goals? A family budget can really help. Here are some helpful articles and resources to help you get control of your family’s finances. Welcome! If you want to know when there’s something new on the blog, please […]

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January 2, 2009

in Frugal Living by Alexis Rodrigo

Saving for College

photo credit: John Althouse Cohen Paramount in the minds of all parents who want their children to receive a college education is how to save for this eventuality. While some open CD accounts from their child’s birth, others invest in stocks or bonds; and still others haven’t even begun to figure out how to manage […]

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January 1, 2009

in Frugal Living by Alexis Rodrigo

How to Teach Children the Value of Money

photo credit: Pingu1963 The old saying, “A penny saved is a penny earned” is a wise tenet we were taught by our parents. Today, with computers and electronics, PC games and iPods, cell phones and Blackberrys, the latest fashions and footwear, one would need to save long and hard to afford any of these things. […]

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December 31, 2008

in Frugal Living by Alexis Rodrigo

How to Stick to Your Family Budget

photo credit: Skelekitten There are many ways in which family budgeting can be utilized and maintained. Write down the family expenses and income. Decide where you can eliminate some of the more expensive items you buy. Here are some suggestions:

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December 30, 2008

Money Saving Tips

photo credit: ken + Having a contingency account or a “rainy day” fund as our grandparents used to call it, is smart. If you want to set aside money for vacation instead of charging it, if you want to have an emergency fund in case something unexpected happens, or if you just like knowing that […]

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