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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.

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3 tips from a Wall Street alum to help moms manage money better

I started to apply what I learned at work (and in my personal life) to crack the code behind “the money game.”

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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Here’s the only hack you need to deal with an incorrect charge on a medical bill

"Call them and tell them that you want to request your full medical record because now you're concerned about what else has been erroneously recorded."

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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This AITA dad wants to know if he’s wrong for not paying for his daughter’s wedding

He called the plans for his daughter’s wedding “a pointless showing of wealth.”

Updated Oct. 31, 2023
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Gen Z embraces ‘soft saving’, study shows—in contrast to previous generations

Meet the financial lifestyle that’s devoted to living in the present.

Updated Oct. 26, 2023
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Moms need a retirement plan, too

Emily Oster shares that early parenthood is crucial for retirement planning—and it’s never too late to start.

Updated Oct. 23, 2023
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Raising financially savvy kids: 15 money rules every parent should teach their kids

Empower your children to make informed and responsible financial decisions for the rest of their lives.

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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The cost of giving birth is getting more expensive—and some families are getting hit with childbirth debt

When you’re bringing home a baby, you shouldn’t also have to bring home steep medical bills.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023

Building an emergency fund: A how-to guide

We don’t have to tell you that life is unpredictable—but having a financial cushion can provide some peace of mind.

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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The Greenlight Card helps you raise financially-savvy kids–here’s how

We've been using it daily for over eight years and it's a total lifesaver.

Updated May. 26, 2023
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6 experts share how they teach their kids about money

Parents will be the single biggest influence on which money habits (good or bad) that their children pick up.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022
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How to choose a guardian for your child: 7 questions to ask

We asked lawyers to share their best tips on choosing a legal guardian.

Updated Dec. 08, 2022
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I learned how to share control with my kids in an unlikely way: a shopping app

We didn't have a framework of when to say yes for buying toys, or even how to make these decisions. Until now.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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6 simple things you can do now to get better gas mileage 

Don't let the high price of gas deter you from taking that trip. Here's how to maximize your car’s fuel efficiency and gas mileage.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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