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Family Matters

January 2, 2023

Affordable Indoor Activities Your Kids Will Love

Winter has abundant opportunities for outdoor family fun. But with limited daylight and stretches of severe weather, how do you keep your kiddos entertained when going outside isn’t an option? It’s a tricky question for parents on a budget—you can’t just take your little ones to the movies day after day.

Family Matters

October 27, 2022

How to Teach Your Kids About Earning, Saving, and Investing.

s or become independent young adults. But a better way to help your children understand earning, saving, and investing is to teach them such skills while they are young. This will make finance more intuitive for them – rather like giving your child a tablet when very young so they become “digitally native.”

Family Matters

September 1, 2022

Back-to-School Shopping

ou’ve procrastinated over doing your child’s back-to-school shopping because inflation has made the task seem about as fun as a trip to the dentist, you might be in luck. That’s because waiting until after the summer back-to-school sales may help you save

Family Matters

May 20, 2022

Getting Started with Money: Four Pitfalls to Avoid with Kids.

When teaching children about money, the important thing to remember is that there are no rules or best way. All parents will approach financial education differently, and no one should feel pressure to cover all the “right” lessons.

Family Matters

February 3, 2022

Four ways debt sneaks up on you—and what to do about it

Unless you track your overall spending with every little purchase, debt can ambush you. Fortunately, you can prevent it from piling up; you just need to be aware of the ways in which you spend money.

Family Matters

January 6, 2022

Is it time to open a checking or savings account for your children?

If you want to equip your kids with the tools to become financially secure and independent adults, a good place to start is with a savings and/or checking account. Once they see money going in and coming out, it can drive home a lesson about money management.

Family Matters

December 30, 2021

Thirteen Tips for a Financially Healthy Family

Most of us agree that the health and wellness of our family is our highest priority. Next on most people’s minds is usually their finances. Here are a few financial rules to try and live by – or at least consider – that will help keep you and your family financially healthy.

Family Matters

November 18, 2021

Four DIY Solutions To Help Your Holiday Budget

Holiday spending can be a budget buster. Expenses are numerous: presents, wrapping paper, food, travel and more―and you don’t want to disappoint. However, if you’re short on funds, there’s no need to despair. With a little DIY creativity you’ll get through the holidays―without draining your account.

Family Matters

October 21, 2021

Dollars and Sense: Budgeting for Truly Golden Years

Preparing financially for retirement for many people is a shot in the dark. Just save as much as you can…Continue Reading

Family Matters

October 14, 2021

Successful Money Management in a Multigenerational Household

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