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Family Finances & Budgeting

Having a baby shouldn’t mean blowing your budget. Take control of your family finances with tips on saving money, building good credit, and more.

Career & Money

1.2 million parents forced to miss work every month because affordable childcare isn’t available

The financial toll of inadequate childcare is staggering. For many families, every missed hour translates into lost wages, with families spending an average of $11,000 per child per year on care

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Moms First successfully petition for childcare to be addressed during the first presidential debate

The question of how to make childcare more affordable was asked, but only President Biden addressed the question—albeit briefly.

Family Finances & Budgeting

Money management tips for the sandwich generation

This is a crucial part of financial planning: Talk to your parents about their final affairs before they pass away.

Motherly Stories

7 essential money lessons to teach your kids

Alexa Von Tobel shares the money mantras she uses with her own children.

Family Finances & Budgeting

6 savings challenges: Lazy saving tips that every family should start right now

People tend to think of saving as a daunting and headache-inducing process, but it can be fun and rewarding with the right system in place that works for your family.

Family Finances & Budgeting

Here’s how to practice ‘loud budgeting’ with your kids—from a family finance expert

Modeling how to save and budget are some ways you can help them learn important money concepts.

Family Finances & Budgeting

The new ‘loud budgeting’ trend is so smart—especially for families

Think of it as the alternative to ‘quiet luxury’.

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What parents need to know about the Child Tax Credit this year

Got a big family? This might come as a relief.

Family Finances & Budgeting

What holiday shopping can teach kids about personal finance

From setting a budget to giving back, here are three ways to incorporate money lessons into your holiday prep.

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32% of families struggle to afford school lunches, report finds

If you’re feeling the pinch, you’re not alone.

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