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.
How to create breathing room in your family budget this year
Spring break planning has a way of creeping up. One minute you’re…
Subtle ways couples can strengthen teamwork during budget struggles
Money stress can make loving partners feel like adversaries. These small shifts in language, routines and roles help you move as a team, protect your peace, and keep family priorities front and center.
If you want your kids to feel confident about money, start with these simple phrases
You do not need to be wealthy or an expert to raise money-confident kids. The goal is not accumulation or mastery, and it’s normal for kids to not always get the lesson the first time.
10 habits families use to build financial resilience
Financial resilience is not about perfection or six-figure savings. It is built through small, consistent habits that help your family bend without breaking when life shifts.
7 quiet money leaks draining your family budget
Small drips can sink a ship. These often-overlooked leaks quietly drain cash from the family budget. Here is how to spot the leaks and seal them today.
A mom’s ‘Thriftmas’ plan to buy gifts for 4 kids with $100 sparks a much bigger conversation
Some parents fear being judged for spending too much. Others, for spending too little. The standards shift depending on who is watching, which makes the emotional weight even heavier.
10 guilt-free tips for planning a family budget
A budget that reflects your values, not your guilt. Mom-tested tips help you plan money with clarity, compassion and zero shame.
The invisible weight of being the family safety net
When you are the one everyone calls for rides, rent and reassurance, it can feel like love and pressure at the same time. Here is what the data says about the growing squeeze on families and a practical plan to protect your well-being while you care for the people you love.
How to teach money skills when your kids think Apple Pay means free stuff
Between Apple Pay, tap-to-pay cards, and one-click checkouts, our kids are growing up thinking money is just... magic?
5 ways to raise financially confident kids (even if you’re winging your own finances)
Look, we’re all out here googling “how to talk to kids about…
New Mexico becomes first state with free universal child care—what families can expect on Nov. 1
The announcement is sparking pride and relief across New Mexico.
$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents
The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.
Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure
Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.
New York’s new $1,800 baby benefit offers relief for postpartum moms
The program, officially called the Birth Allowance for Beginning Year (BABY) Benefit, was approved as part of New York’s FY 2026 budget.
When feeding kids is called “waste”: What parents need to know about the USDA’s school meal cuts
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would cancel nearly $1 billion in funding for two federal programs.
How rising tariffs could impact family budgets—and 5 ways to stay ahead
The Trump administration has recently announced new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico.
Tokyo announces free daycare—but will it solve the birthrate crisis?
While free daycare is a critical piece of the puzzle, the data shows that free childcare services alone won’t necessarily inspire more women to have children.
‘We’re working for daycare’: How American individualism and economic forces are breaking families
Life is so unaffordable, new research is showing, especially for families with kids under the age of 18, that it feels like “we’re working for daycare,” one mom said.
‘My salary doesn’t cover daycare’: A mom’s viral TikTok highlights the need to rethink childcare costs
Paige Turner, recently went viral on TikTok with a plea to moms everywhere: “Stop comparing the cost of childcare directly to your salary.”
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