Finances

Top 4 Ways to Save Money With Kids at Tax Time

Posted March 11, 2010 - 06:53 by Lela Davidson

Finances

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Are you taking advantage of all the tax benefits available to parents? Check out these tips and make plans for next year now.

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Begging Goes Virtual This Christmas

Posted December 17, 2009 - 10:27 by Lela Davidson

Finances, Culture

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Online begging sites are gaining popularity in this still-struggling economy. Parents hope to give kids a proper holiday, but are they sacrificing something more important?

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How to Raise Financially Savvy Kids

Posted December 13, 2009 - 12:00 by Debbie Dragon

Finances, Education

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As parents we are often faced with the difficult decisions that could have lasting effects in our child's life. Many times we are forced to make choices without really knowing the potential fallout if we choose the wrong path. Fortunately there is one area of child rearing that most of us can agree on, and that is the absolute necessity of how to teach children to be financially savvy.

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Family Savings During the Christmas Season

Posted November 30, 2009 - 14:27 by Debbie Dragon

Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Entertainment

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All the shopping and preparations can be overwhelming and stressful on you and your budget. Put your worries aside by following some of these easy tips on how a family can find savings during this Christmas season:

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Family Savings For Thanksgiving

Posted November 20, 2009 - 10:37 by Debbie Dragon

Finances, Entertainment, Nutrition

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As autumn’s brilliant colors fall off their trees, we begin our Thanksgiving preparations. Whether you’re planning for a large or small crowd, there are many ways for a family to save money over this Thanksgiving holiday.

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Help Kids Learn the Value of a Dollar

Posted November 8, 2009 - 22:23 by Debbie Dragon

Chores, Finances, Learning Tools, K-8, High School

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Children learn best from example –- and financial lessons are no exception to the rule. Even if your own money habits have not been the best, it's never too late to start educating your children (and yourself!) about money.

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Parenting a High School Senior: How MUCH is this Going to Cost?

Posted November 5, 2009 - 11:56 by Debbie Dragon

Finances, High School, Extra Curricular

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Parenting doesn't come easy -- or cheap! Now, finally, your son or daughter is in the final year of high school — and you are beginning to realize the bills are still adding up — and fast. Between pictures and graduation, homecoming and prom, how much is that last year of high school going to run in terms of dollars and cents?

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Life with Lots of Kids

Posted October 4, 2009 - 23:25 by Michelle Hogan

Finances

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Get a part time job to help out with the finances? Yeah right, with a bunch of kids, it's not happening! And I'm not sure I want it to.

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Sew Easy to Save

Posted September 21, 2009 - 08:30 by Marla Walters

Finances

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One way to keep your clothing budget in check is to sew some of your kids’ clothes, yourself. But be careful: there are hidden costs.

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What to Consider Before Raising Chickens; Or, Learn From My Mistakes.

Posted August 5, 2009 - 08:08 by Sonja Stewart

Chores, Finances, Nutrition, Culture

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From Michelle Obama's White House garden, to backyard chicken coops across America, it seems everyone is trying their hand at homesteading. Whether you're doing it to save money, improve the environment, or just have tastier eggs, here are a few things to research before taking the plunge into chicken farming.

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Feed the Pig and Win!

Posted July 7, 2009 - 17:36 by Lynn Truong

Family Planning, Finances

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Feed the Pig is part of a national campaign sponsored by the AICPA and The Advertising Council to encourage and help Americans aged 24-34 to take control of their personal finances. To help spread the word, they sent us 6 prize packs to give away to Parenting Squad readers

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Teaching Children Dollars and Cents

Posted June 18, 2009 - 12:27 by Sarah Peppel

Finances

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How are your kids going to learn finances if you don't communicate your own struggles with them? There are several positive ways to share your own money-minding lessons.

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How to Recession-Proof Your Family Life

Posted March 25, 2009 - 09:03 by Sonja Stewart

Finances

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We all know the devastation that comes with a layoff, a crashing 401k, and skyrocketing food and fuel costs. But can hard times actually benefit our family life? Here are ten ways the bad economy can be good for your family.

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The Nadya Suleman Story – The Opinion Of An Average Joe.

Posted March 23, 2009 - 14:38 by Paul Michael

Family Planning, Planning, Conceiving, Finances, Pregnancy, Birth

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Unless you’ve been on Jupiter for the last few months, you’ll know the story of Nadya Suleman. Already a mother of six children, Nadya gave birth to octuplets in late January, a result of some very questionable in vitro fertilization practices. And the whole thing is winding me up.

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California First Lady Maria Shriver Talks to Us About Help for Families in Tough Times

Posted March 10, 2009 - 18:00 by Linsey Knerl

Home Life, Finances, Health, Nutrition, Healthcare

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Working families all across the U.S. are feeling the tightening economy. “Day by day” is truly the only way to handle things, but did you also know that there is help? In addition to the numerous programs offered in California, the U.S. government and organizations are using WE Connect to help get Moms the information they need to take care of families. Here’s what Maria had to share with us….

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How to Have the Cheapest, (and Most Memorable) Christmas Ever!

Posted December 15, 2008 - 20:00 by Sonja Stewart

Home Life, Finances, Entertainment

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With a new home and a new baby due any second, this Christmas is tight. Looking around, it's tight for everyone. Here are a bunch of tricks, tips and crafts to make your holiday hold some extra meaning this year without having to spend the extra cash.

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Redecorating: Frugal and Family Fun!

Posted December 15, 2008 - 15:17 by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Entertainment, Wellness

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Are you getting ready to entertain for the holidays, but are feeling like your house is looking a little “frumpy”? Or are you ready to ring in the New Year, with a new “feel” to your old house? But…money is tight and the “decorating budget” is non-existent? What do you do...get creative!

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Becoming a Work-At-Home Mom: Avoiding Scams

Posted September 24, 2008 - 05:40 by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Work Balance

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Are you trying to work-from-home? When searching for a work-from-home job one important thing to look out for is scams...if it looks too good to be true, it just might be!

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Are Cheap Diapers Worth the Savings?

Posted August 20, 2008 - 18:37 by Linsey Knerl

Home Life, Finances, Shopping

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I'm all about living frugally. There are many things I buy for less by purchasing the off-brand. But should diapers be one of them?

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Kids Eat Free....Or Really Cheap

Posted July 15, 2008 - 07:50 by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Relocation, Entertainment, Time Management

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Tired of cooking? Does your budget not stretch enough to cover dining out with the entire family? Check out these restaurants where kids eat free....or really cheap!

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