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Get Financially Prepared for Having a Baby

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Having a baby will not be one of your most expensive life events – as long as you prepare properly. Sure, kids and their piano lessons, summer camps and ever-growing…

FiLife Help Center: Family Finance Rescue

Thursday Feb 5, 2009

Getting your financial house in order is all the more important now that the economy is a mess and budgets are tight. Even the small financial decisions seem to have a big impact these days - but your family finances don't have to overwhelm you.  In this Help Center, we’ve broken down family needs into smaller categories ...


Get Financially Prepared for Having a Baby

Wednesday Feb 18, 2009

Having a baby will not be one of your most expensive life events – as long as you prepare properly. Sure, kids and their piano lessons, summer camps and ever-growing appetites are expensive. But an infant, diapers, formula and baby food shouldn’t cost you more than a few thousand dollars a year – as long as you stay ...


To Tip or Not to Tip: Summer Camp Counselors

Monday Aug 24, 2009

Wondering whether you need to pass along a few bucks gratuity to your child’s summer camp counselor? The truth is there are no clean-cut rules on tipping, but there are some unwritten guidelines you should follow.


Borrowing from the Bank of Mom and Dad

Monday Apr 6, 2009

Tapped out on credit or don't want to hassle with banks or credit cards, considering borrowing from family members - or mom and dad - but be sure that everyone is upfront, on time and the terms are in writing, says Eleanor K. H. Blayney, CFP®.


Start Building Net Worth

Friday Apr 3, 2009

Want to get serious about your financial life? Start by figuring how much you have and how much you own, and you can go from there.


How to Stock Up On Healthy, Affordable Snacks

Thursday May 7, 2009

Stephanie Nelson from The CouponMom.com shares tips on how to stock your kitchen with healthy and affordable snacks.


Four Ground Rules to Moving Back in With Mom and Dad

Monday Apr 27, 2009

Coming down from the high of graduating and facing the toughest job market in years, many recent grads must move back in with their folks. Here's 4 ground rules to keep you sane and productive.


Three Money Lessons Every Kid Must Learn

Thursday Apr 23, 2009

As parents we have a vested interest in raising our children to be responsible, independent adults who have a real grasp on the value of a dollar. There are three money lessons that every kid must learn to help them achieve that independence.


Prepare for a Financial Emergency

Tuesday Apr 7, 2009

When disaster strikes, make sure that all of your financial documents and relevant information is safely stored and available.


What to Do When You Take a Leave

Tuesday Feb 24, 2009

Preparing for maternity or paternity leave is key for making a smooth transition for yourself and your coworkers. Here's what you should consider when making plans.


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