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Open Enrollment 2024: The Ultimate Guide for Parents to Navigate Benefits Season
Open enrollment doesn’t have to be stressful! Our step-by-step guide for parents covers PPO, HMO, HDHP, FSAs, HSAs, and more to ensure your family is covered. Plus, we provide an action plan and highlight common mistakes to help you navigate benefits season smoothly.
How to Make Extra Cash for the Holidays: 10 Side Hustles for Busy Parents
Looking to make extra cash for the holidays? Discover 10 parent-friendly side hustles that will help you earn money without losing your sanity. From virtual assistant gigs to selling printables, find the perfect holiday hustle for your schedule.
Save Thousands of Dollars with New Real Estate Laws in 2024
With the NAR settlement taking effect, Buyers are now responsible for compensating their own agent. This means thousands of dollars in savings for sellers.
3 Types of Income: Active, Passive, and Portfolio Income Explained
There are 3 main types of income to consider when making that money: active, passive, and portfolio.
A Parent’s Take On the FIRE Movement
The FIRE movement explained and steps to achieve early retirement as parents.
The 50/30/20 Budget
Needs…wants…savings and debt…the 50/30/20 budget is a simple yet powerful tool to get your finances in order.
How to Make a Budget for a Family: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Budgets typically get a bad rap but are easy to manage and are critical for your financial journey. This post will cover budgeting basics and provide a few tips along the way.
What is the Envelope System Budget (AKA “Cash Stuffing”)?
The Cash System budget is pretty straightforward. Set a budget, cash your check, and dedicate physical dollars towards each category.
Cost of Baby’s First Year and Ways to Save
Your baby's first year is so important but can be oh so expensive! But there are ways to cut down on costs.
Can you have multiple 529 plans? Yes, and there are a few good reasons to consider it.
You can definitely have more than one 529 plan! There are a few pros and cons to this approach. Read to find out more.
Save That Money - How I’m Saving $500 this Year on Car Insurance
My journey breaking-up with Geico for Progressive and how I saved $500 this year with an hour of my time.
How to Prepare for the Student Loan Unpause in 2023
The Student Loan Unpause is coming August 2023, which means that your first payment will be due in September 2023. Begin preparations now for the upcoming policy change.