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Babies on a Budget: Tips to Save You Money
Does the media have you feeling like you need to spend excessively on your  ...

Budgeting for Two: Affording Twins
If you're pregnant with twins, you may be concerned about doubling  ...

How to Keep Divorce from Devastating Your Family Finances
A former accountant and real-life divorced mother of two shows you how to  ...

Baby Spaces on a Budget
Simple tips for decorating Baby's nursery beautifully—all without breaking  ...

Free Fun for Your Family!
From at-home fun to engaging classes, activities, and charities, you'll  ...

Income Tax Issues for Families
Tax preparation can be particularly stressful for busy parents. Here's  ...

Should You Insure Your Family Pet?
If you would stop at nothing to save or improve the life of your pet, the  ...

5 Things You Should Know about Taxes and Your New Baby
Congratulations on your new arrival! Your new baby is entering a world  ...

House Cleaning the Gorgeously Green Girl's Way
Keep clean and green with these safe and effective methods. Includes  ...

Affluenza: Are You Obsessed with Having More?
Experts have coined the term "affluenza" to describe an overwhelming  ...

10 Talks You'll Want to Have before Baby Arrives
During pregnancy you have a lot to talk about, from how you'll manage  ...

Age-by-Age Guide to Giving an Allowance
Must we introduce our little ones to the necessary evil of money early on?  ...

Pregnancy and Insurance: Are You Covered?
Pregnancy can be unpredictable—and so can insurance! Some things are  ...

Are You Ready to Begin Planning for a New Home?
Thinking about buying a new home for your expanding family? Get the pros  ...

Bringing up Baby on a Budget
Concerned about spending a bundle on your bundle of joy? Learn how to  ...

College Savings 101: How to Pay for Your Kid's Education
Have questions about how to save for your child's college education, how  ...

The Cost of Having a Baby
What is the cost of having a baby? Part of the baby planning that comes  ...

College Savings: A Week by Week Plan
We all know savings and investment decisions can be mind numbing,  ...

Day-trading my Baby's Future Away
Sure, why not? With a volatile market, tax benefits and a nice, long time  ...

Easy Ways to Cut Expenses
Whether your family lives on one income by choice or because one parent  ...

Family Financial Planning 101
You may feel worlds removed from finances while holding your snuggly baby,  ...

Finding Extra Cash
There are many reasons why a family might need a little extra money.  ...

Saving Money at the Gas Pump
As gas prices soar, many families are struggling to fill their gas tanks.  ...

Smart New Ways to Save for College
There is no better financial investment parents can make towards their  ...

Toddlers and Tax Refunds
Tax refunds are a great way to start investing in your toddler. Here are 5  ...

Trust Funds
Although they are often associated with the wealthy, trust funds are  ...

Baby's Identity Safety: Smart Ways to Protect Her Credit
More and more identity thieves are targeting children. Learn what you can  ...

Understanding Financial Terms
Our financial expert Ellen McGirt defines some commonly used financial  ...

Your Baby Needs a Retirement Account
Retirement plans for your little one? It's never too early to plan for  ...

Your Kids Can Work
You want your child to earn some cash and learn financial responsibility?  ...

The Importance of Writing a Will
Ushering a newborn baby into the world pushes thoughts of one's own  ...

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Budget & Saving Quizzes

What's Your Life Insurance IQ?
Financial protection for your family is important to think about. Take  ...

Are You Ready for Another Baby?
There are many things to consider when deciding to have another baby. Take  ...

Are You A Smart Shopper?
Do you scour the Sunday ads searching for the best deals out there? Are  ...

Resolutions: Focusing on Your Goals
The beginning of the New Year offers us the chance to wipe the slate  ...

Are You a Financial Whiz?
Being a financial whiz means more than just being good at math. Take our  ...

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Budget & Saving Slideshows

10 Great Places to Start a Family
"Where're you from?" When your baby's all grown up, she might change her  ...

How to Raise Baby on a Budget
Parenting on a budget may seem impossible—all those toys, all that gear,  ...

10 Great Children's Charities
Everyone's facing tough times, but you don't have to break the bank to  ...

30 Money-Saving Tips for New Parents
Surprise! Equipping, feeding, and outfitting your small offspring is  ...

What to Look for in a Family Car
Pull over, you sporty coupes with your tiny back seats and fancy  ...

High Gas Prices: How to Avoid Pain at the Pump
On top of work and running all those errands, you still have to  ...

5 Ways to Save Money for Your Baby's Future
It's all too easy to overspend on Baby—especially in the first year.  ...

6 Unexpected Costs of Having a Baby
According to the US Agriculture Department, middle-income parents spend an  ...

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