With so many of us dealing with the coronavirus pandemic (plus the financial fallout from it) and spending more time at home this year, there’s a very good chance your family budget looks different. Our own budget had some big adjustments (transportation costs went down to basically nothing) along with some minor changes (buying supplies …
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For most people, buying a house is the largest purchase they will make in their lives- so it goes without saying that this is not an impulse buy but one in which preparation and research is key. Before you even begin considering signing your name on that dotted line, you need to ensure that your …
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Budgeting is simpler with a mobile app. Budget apps make managing finances a lot easier. Where budget software for your home computer took away the burden of keeping track of everything on paper, budget apps make the software portable. Now you don’t have to be at home to see your monthly budget and all of …
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One coat could keep someone warm, one meal could relieve someone’s hunger, and one organ donor could save 75 lives. A single charitable act could put a smile on someone’s face, or even improve someone’s life — and it can all be done on a budget. While you’re gearing up for the holidays, it’s the …
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Your grocery bill can add up fast. From dinner entrées to snacks, the amount you spend directly affects your other financial goals. Luckily, there are some guidelines to ensure you’re not overspending. Use the grocery calculator below to estimate your monthly and weekly food budget based on guidelines from the USDA’s monthly food plan. Input …
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It amazes us how quickly our girls are growing up. Next month when school starts up again, we’ll have a fourth-grader and a kindergartener. Even though we have some time before they are ready to move out of the house, we want to spend time now prepare them for the big transition. As a parent, …