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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10 Talks You'll Want to Have Before Baby Arrives
During pregnancy you have a lot to talk about, from how you'll manage delivery room visitors to what characteristics you hope to find in a ... Read More
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
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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.
Age-by-Age Guide to Giving an Allowance
Must we introduce our little ones to the necessary evil of money early on? Most experts say yes. The question is: under what circumstances ... Read More
Are You a Financial Whiz?
Being a financial whiz means more than just being good at math. Take our quiz to see how you rank when it comes to dollars and sense! ... Read More
Are You A Smart Shopper?
Do you scour through the Sunday ads searching for the best deals out there? Is your holiday shopping already done? Take our Smart Shopper quiz ... Read More
Babies on a Budget: Tips to Save You Money
Does the media have you feeling like you need to spend excessively on your little one? Learn to overcome the urge that quantity is better than ... Read More
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
Bringing up Baby on a Budget
Concerned about spending a bundle on your bundle of joy? Learn how to estimate future expenses, begin saving, and cut the baby fat from your ... Read More
College Savings 101: How to Pay for Your Kid’s Education
Have questions about how to save for your child's college education, how much to save, and where to look for good financial vehicles? Gain ... Read More
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