Budget & Saving

Money, money, money! Budgeting and saving for the future (college, anyone?) becomes even more important once you're a parent. Get advice and tips on how to become a fiscally fit family.
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Pregnant Woman in Nursery
30 Money-Saving Tips for New Parents (Save $3,000 or More!)
Surprise! Equipping, feeding, and outfitting your small offspring is likely to cost you between $9,000 and $12,000 during pregnancy and the ... Read More
Crib
30 Tips for Buying Baby Gear for Less
Do you really need all that mountain of gear and gizmos—most of which your baby will outgrow in just a few short months? Here's the money-saving ... Read More
Mom and Child
5 Ways to Save Money for Your Baby's Future
It's all too easy to overspend on Baby—especially in the first year. You're totally infatuated and new-parent peer pressure is hard to ... Read More
Pregnant Woman With a Doctor
6 Unexpected Costs of Having a Baby
The cost of having a baby, just in the first year of life, is around $11,000. But do you know the unexpected costs? Here are six to keep in mind! ... Read More
A Toddler Playing
7 Homemade Toys for Baby
Discover how you can make economical playthings for your little one with these easy and original ideas.
Baby Furniture Essentials
Baby Furniture Essentials
Babies are born minimalists; why not take their lead and avoid OD-ing on furniture for your newborn's room? You'll save money and—even more ... Read More
Toy Station
Baby Gear: 40 Splurges and Saves
It costs a bundle to have a baby—$9,000 to $12,000 during pregnancy and the first year alone! In lieu of a loan, here's our best advice for making ... Read More
A Birthday Party
Birthday Bashes on a Budget
That will be one arm and one leg, please... Want to host the perfect birthday party for your little one and keep all your body parts intact? Here ... Read More
Woman Doing Bills
College Savings: A Week by Week Plan
We all know savings and investment decisions can be mind numbing, especially for those of us who don't exactly enjoy figuring out finances; ... Read More
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High Gas Prices: How to Avoid Pain at the Pump
On top of work and running all those errands, you still have to cart the kids around to daycare, play dates, and extracurriculars. How can you ... Read More
Photo of Assembling Crib
How to Build Baby's Room on a Budget
We've all heard the scary stats about how much it costs to raise a baby today—about $15,000 a year, according to the USDA's online ... Read More
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How to Raise Baby on a Budget
Parenting on a budget may seem impossible—all those toys, all that gear, not to mention food, clothing, and furniture. How can you give your ... Read More
Couple Painting Owl
Low Cost Ways to Decorate the Nursery
Simple tips for decorating Baby's nursery beautifully—all without breaking the bank.
Mobile Over Crib
Money Saving Ideas for Nursery Design
Given enough time, creativity and enthusiasm, every nursery, on any budget, can be that special first room for baby. Read on for tips and ... Read More
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Simple Savings for SAHMs
Want to be a stay-at-home mom? There are many ways to save money and still live well. Making the switch from two incomes to one can be done with ... Read More
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