Family

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, which means that many of us are looking to buy gifts and decorations. While it is the season of giving and joy, it’s also the time for potentially overspending on holiday shopping. In order to spend wisely this …

Starting a family fills your home with love and joy. But as your family grows, you’ll be faced with more responsibilities that may include paying for your children’s education or insurance for the whole family. As a result, some families may experience a shrinking budget that requires better money management …

Getting ready for college is more than preparing your book smarts; it’s making sure your money is right, too. If you aren’t paying attention, you could take out massive student loans, falling into major debt long before you start your career. That’s why you need to know how a student …

We all know that getting behind on bills of any sort results in unsavory consequences, but falling behind on child support payments will land you with more serious problems than a simple late fee. Because these payments are mandated by law, consequences for not making payments are severe. Failure to …

There are currently 43.2 million Americans in debt with student loans. The average debt is $39,351. The total student loan debt in the United States is increasing six times faster than the country’s economy, which means loan repayment is even more stressful than it used to be. College alumni have …

Financial literacy is a difficult subject for most adults, even more so for children. It takes time and patience to educate children about how money works, but that doesn’t mean that extra time spent talking to your kids isn’t worth it.  It’s tempting to shield your children from financial stresses, …

In this guide, we will explore various indoor activities for kids: activities that you can take part in with your family when the weather is bad or when you need your children to stay indoors for a while? While some family activities may involve outdoor spaces, there are just as …

About 1.5 million children, 3% of American students, are homeschooled, according to the 2012 Statistical Abstract released by the U.S. Census Bureau. And since then, higher numbers of Americans have chosen to teach their children outside of public or more traditional educational institutions. But opting to homeschool a child can …

You just got engaged to the love of your life. Congratulations! That’s one dream come true. It’s time to take the next step – getting married. Planning a wedding is an exciting adventure. That is until you’re asked to pay the bill. Instead of starting your married lives in thousands …

Change is inevitable, especially when you have a growing family. Whether you’ve just welcomed your firstborn or already have five in the family, you’re going to be facing some serious changes. One of these inevitable changes will involve your mode of transportation. What was good for you when you were …