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Do You Spend Your Kids Money?

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As a lawyer, estate planning consultant, and writer, I talk to a lot of parents about planning for their family’s financial future. And I’ve noticed that certain questions come up over and over again, regardless of how many children you…
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Budget Hacks for Holiday Spending

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With holiday shopping comes an extra dose of tempting, delicious-looking deals. For some reason, glitter, lights, bells, and cookies seem to impair judgement of our normally rationally-minded selves. Consequently, budgets are cast by the way-side, and impulse-buying runs amok. Don’t…
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Is Santa Spending Too Much on Gifts?

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If you are a parent you’re likely guilty. I know I am. I love to see my daughter’s face light up at the sight of a new toy. So when it comes to the holidays, birthdays or really any other…
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Coupon Article #3: One Hour a Week to Save Money

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Coupon Organization in 1 Hour a Week… First, decide which stores you plan to shop at. After awhile you may find that certain stores have better deals, or a better coupon policy, or maybe you just like the atmosphere at…
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Non-Profit Sites Helping You with Your Finances

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There are many organizations that dish out TONS of financial education for free. All the tools, savings advice and services can help you build a solid financial foundation. Here are several sites I recommend and would encourage you to dig…
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Free Money: #1 Where to Find Coupons

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When I tell people that I coupon the first response I usually get is – How do you find the time?  I have to admit when I decided to start couponing I was overwhelmed. I did not know where to…
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The Most Important Thing To Buy Your Child

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I’m always amazed at how much stuff it takes to sustain a newborn. Consumer Reports found that the average American family will shell out close to $13,000 in their baby’s first year alone. From stroller to safety gate, bottles to…
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Introducing a New Writer to MainstreamMom

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It is with great pleasure that I announce we have a new guest writer contributing to MainstreamMom! Someone both informed and passionate about the issues of finance. Amanda Ellerbe will write for us weekly with some new and useful ideas…
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The Importance of Credit Scores

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The following is a staff post from Crystal Stemberger of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff, a personal finance blog about saving for the future, paying the bills, and budgeting in a ton of fun along the way. Your credit scores…
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