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April 12, 2011You are losing money and you may not even know it. Each year, thousands of dollars from your family income don’t make it into your family savings account, due to family expenses and things that, at the time, seem more important. To get back on track here are four quick tips to increase your family savings this year. Read More
Posted in family savings | Tagged article | Leave a commentCan you Confidently Talk with your Kids about Family Finances?
April 5, 2011If you immediately answered yes to the question in our headline, think again. Are you sure you would be fine discussing your family income, why your family expenses cut out certain things, and how your family budget works with your preteens and younger children? Read More
Posted in family budget | Tagged article | Leave a commentWhich Costs More in the Family Budget: Time or Money?
April 4, 2011Most of us have heard of, or own, a Costco credit card. The rewards packages are great, and Costco is a one-stop shop for the family. However, between the shopping, waiting in line, bagging, and unloading, a trip to Costco can take upwards of 2 hours. Are the savings worth the time? Read More
Posted in family budget | Tagged article | Leave a commentHow to Make a Family Budget in Excel
April 1, 2011A family can only read so many articles and blogs on how to make a family budget. The words start to swirl and it becomes a hodge-podge of letter and numbers. Sometimes what a person needs is a visual. Read More
Posted in family budget | Tagged blog | Leave a commentReduce Family Expenses at the Grocery Store
March 30, 2011These tips will help reduce your family expenses for groceries this year. Read More
Posted in family expenses | Tagged article | Leave a commentFamily Budgets When Choosing a College
March 28, 2011Applying for universities is an exciting time for both children and parents alike, but paying for college can be a huge chunk of your family budget. Read More
Posted in family budget | Tagged article | Leave a commentIncrease Family Savings, Invest in Your Children
March 25, 2011The term “trust fund kids” may conjure up negative feelings of rude children driving a Ferrari as they speed past your Honda Odyssey. The truth is trust funds allow you to give up to $5 million in cash, assets and property tax-free; allowing you to set up a hefty family savings account. This is a great way to promote family savings to keep your children funded for years to come. Read More
Posted in family savings | Tagged article | Leave a commentDecrease your Family Expenses with a Baby
March 25, 2011Having a baby increases your family expenses one hundred fold. If you thought buying a home (one time purchase), or getting a dog was expensive, just wait until there is another human being. They might be small, but they cost just as much as any other roommate! Read More
Posted in family expenses | Tagged blog | Leave a commentLower Family Expenses At Outlet Stores
March 23, 2011Outlet stores were once a secret among shoppers, but now have become a staple to reduce family expenses. With clothing and electronics priced below 50% off, shopping at an outlet can really lower the cost of your family budget list. Read More
Posted in family expenses | Tagged blog | Leave a commentFamily Debt Advice: Getting out of Debt and Staying in the Clear!
March 23, 2011Realizing you are in debt is the first step to getting out of it. Debt advice comes in all forms, but before you can do anything to help yourself get out of debt, understanding debt and how you got in it is the first step. Read More
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