Family Finances & Budgeting

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17 ways to get financially fit going into the new year, mama

11. Try a no spending challenge

Life

These are the best credit card reward programs for families

From travel points to getting your child ready for college.

Parenting

Why renting kids clothes could save your style + budget, mama

Rent the Runway kids just launched!

Family Finances & Budgeting

72% of older Americans strongly oppose paying for universal childcare, says new survey

But if a generation can't afford to have children, who will look after older Americans?

Work & Motherhood

Moms at Amazon are pushing for backup childcare benefits—and we’re here for it

Employees at Starbucks, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Google get them.

Family Finances & Budgeting

It’s harder than ever before for families to get by on a single income

The cost of essentials—like healthcare, groceries and rent—is escalating.

Career & Money

How to become more financially savvy *before* your baby is born

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as of 2015, the cost of raising a child is $233,610—a number that can make anyone's jaw drop to the floor.

Holidays

How to not go broke this holiday season

A Bankrate survey found that 45% of Americans feel compelled to go beyond their comfort zones when buying holiday gifts.

Family Finances & Budgeting

Motherhood is an expensive journey—here’s how to plan for it

Preparing now will give you the peace of mind to start parenthood off on the right foot.

Career & Money

How to adult in 5 steps

Think of this as a checklist to security.

The Holidays

How to have a very merry Christmas with kids for $200 or less—seriously

This year, out of necessity, I’ve decided I’m doing things differently.

Life

New calculator shows the cost moms pay for stepping back from the workforce

But the non-monetary reasons may still be worth it for some families.

Life

10 Tips to Save on Your Babymoon

Ten tips to get you and your partner away on the perfect pre-baby getaway.

Life

Report: Average U.S. family pays more than 30% of income on child care—and that hurts us all

See what percentage of income the average family in your state pays for childcare.