Family Finances & Budgeting

Moms First successfully petition for childcare to be addressed during the first presidential debate

The question of how to make childcare more affordable was asked, but only President Biden addressed the question—albeit briefly.

Money management tips for the sandwich generation

This is a crucial part of financial planning: Talk to your parents about their final affairs before they pass away.

7 essential money lessons to teach your kids

Alexa Von Tobel shares the money mantras she uses with her own children.

6 savings challenges: Lazy saving tips that every family should start right now

People tend to think of saving as a daunting and headache-inducing process, but it can be fun and rewarding with the right system in place that works for your family.

Here’s how to practice ‘loud budgeting’ with your kids—from a family finance expert

Modeling how to save and budget are some ways you can help them learn important money concepts.

More parents are using their retirement savings to help their adult kids because of the economy

"The economy is different now"

Breaking the generational cycle of poverty: Why safe and affordable homes are essential for children’s future

1 in 30 kids experience homelessness each year.

The new ‘loud budgeting’ trend is so smart—especially for families

Think of it as the alternative to ‘quiet luxury’.

What parents need to know about the Child Tax Credit this year

Got a big family? This might come as a relief.

What holiday shopping can teach kids about personal finance

From setting a budget to giving back, here are three ways to incorporate money lessons into your holiday prep.

32% of families struggle to afford school lunches, report finds

If you’re feeling the pinch, you’re not alone.

Emotional mom shares relatable TikTok about being broke despite doing ‘everything right’

She is most of us right now.

6 steps to teaching kids smart money habits—from an expert and mom of 4

The earlier we expose kids to money, the more we empower them.

3 tips from a Wall Street alum to help moms manage money better

I started to apply what I learned at work (and in my personal life) to crack the code behind “the money game.”

Here’s the only hack you need to deal with an incorrect charge on a medical bill

"Call them and tell them that you want to request your full medical record because now you're concerned about what else has been erroneously recorded."

This AITA dad wants to know if he’s wrong for not paying for his daughter’s wedding

He called the plans for his daughter’s wedding “a pointless showing of wealth.”

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

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

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.

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!

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.