One thing many parents struggle with is – how do you teach kids about money without boring them? How do you know what lessons are appropriate for what ages? From simple lessons like savings, to complex ones like investing – from checking accounts to 401ks – those of us who are parents interested in personal […]
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I love making cool cakes for my kids birthdays. It’s a fun, creative hobby that doesn’t cost much more than time and a BJ’s cake. Come take a look at all the cook cakes, and let me break down the cost for my latest creation-a Minecraft TNT cube cake.
Minecraft TNT Birthday Cake – Side Hustle Hobbies? Read More »
When I read the latest study in “How America Pays for College”, I knew I had to share my thoughts. As the mother of a high school freshmen, I’m keenly interested in college funding, how to pay for it, and how much it really costs. Come see my reflections on the current state of paying for college in America.
Any parent knows the struggle. You want to do something fun together as a family, something everyone will enjoy. The kids are “bored” of the same old thing. The easy answer would be to just go spend a lot of money doing some kind of fun and new activity – a visit to an amusement
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“Your kids can get loans for college, but you can’t get loans for retirement”. This is not always true. When you’re evaluating your college saving and spending strategy, you need to keep in mind that if you earn a high income your children might not be eligible for loans. Read all about when this makes sense, and when it doesn’t.
It’s Memorial Day, for all my US readers (if you’re not in the US, find out more about the day here). But it’s also May 29th, and that means it’s 529 day! 5/29 – get it! Great pun, 529 companies. Today I have a great post lined up specifically for 529 day, and I’ll also
ULTIMATE GUIDE – It’s 529 Day! Q&A, Tips, Tricks, and The Ultimate Giveaway Guide! Read More »
