Family Finances & Budgeting

Family Finances & Budgeting

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

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

Family Finances & Budgeting

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.

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What is ‘cash stuffing’ and how does it save money? Just ask Gen Z

Gen Z figured out the power of money, or so it seems!

Family Finances & Budgeting

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.

Family Finances & Budgeting

Millennial compares how far her income goes to her parents’ and is floored

This is seriously depressing.

Pregnancy

The cost of giving birth is getting more expensive—and some families are getting hit with childbirth debt

When you’re bringing home a baby, you shouldn’t also have to bring home steep medical bills.

Family Finances & Budgeting

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.

Family Finances & Budgeting

Some restaurants are now charging convenience fees to use a credit card

Here’s how to save money while dining out with your family.

Family Finances & Budgeting

Building an emergency fund: A how-to guide

We don’t have to tell you that life is unpredictable—but having a financial cushion can provide some peace of mind.

Career & Money

The Greenlight Card helps you raise financially-savvy kids–here’s how

We've been using it daily for over eight years and it's a total lifesaver.

Family Finances & Budgeting

6 experts share how they teach their kids about money

Parents will be the single biggest influence on which money habits (good or bad) that their children pick up.

Family Finances & Budgeting

How to choose a guardian for your child: 7 questions to ask

We asked lawyers to share their best tips on choosing a legal guardian.

Family Finances & Budgeting

I learned how to share control with my kids in an unlikely way: a shopping app

We didn't have a framework of when to say yes for buying toys, or even how to make these decisions. Until now.

Family Finances & Budgeting

6 simple things you can do now to get better gas mileage 

Don't let the high price of gas deter you from taking that trip. Here's how to maximize your car’s fuel efficiency and gas mileage.

Family Finances & Budgeting

Inflation hitting your wallet? 18 smart money tips for families

Don't stop putting money into savings.

Family Finances & Budgeting

When should you start saving for your child’s college? Yes, when they’re still in diapers

Time to put aside money for diapers, binkies, and college savings plans.

Career & Money

My husband and I found a new, unexpected way to bond: our 2022 budget

The couple who budgets together, stays together.

Food

10 lunch ideas for kids that save money

Put those leftovers to work!

Parenting

The parents’ guide to creating a will

If your family doesn't have this important legal document in place yet, check out our guide.

Family Finances & Budgeting

Do these 9 things to set up your child for a healthy financial future

Don't panic. You can handle these.