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Everyone is making ‘struggle meals’ because food is SO expensive

Three meals for $5? Yes, please!

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.

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.

This mom explains why she refuses to take on a second job despite inflation costs

“$100,000 a year is the new $50,000 a year.”

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.

Breaking the generational cycle of poverty: Why safe and affordable homes are essential for children’s future

1 in 30 kids experience homelessness each year.

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

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

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.

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.”

Turkey prices are the only thing that might be cheaper this holiday season

“Celebrating Thanksgiving at home will be more advantageous this year for families,” explained an agriculture economist.

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.”

Gen Z embraces ‘soft saving’, study shows—in contrast to previous generations

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

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.

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.

If your family’s going through unemployment, here’s how to save: Budgeting tips for families

Here are some ways I’ve learned to keep costs low in order to help us save.

Learning to trust yourself with money

To heal your relationship with money you also have to heal your relationship with yourself.

Nearly 1 in 2 families struggle to afford diapers

It costs about $1,200 a year to diaper a baby, and most government programs don't help parents with that expense. The End Diaper Need Act could help lift families out of poverty, the CEO of Hello Bello shares.

5 ways to teach your teenager the value of finances

Providing your teen with these learning opportunities plants the seed for their financial awareness to grow.

How to host Thanksgiving on a budget

Cooking Thanksgiving dinner (and inviting folks over) doesn’t have to destroy your budget. Here’s how.

8 money apps for kids to help teach them about money management

Build healthy, lifelong financial habits.