What is it like to feed a large family on a very tight budget? Here are some of my strategies. First, let me give you a bit of my background. I am the mama to four grown children, all born within two years of each other. I was a stay-at-home-mama in the late seventies and … Read more
This post by Riley written for Wealth of Geeks, is a great educational read on tax deductions for parents. In the past 20 years, the cost of attending college has tripled – increasing almost 8 times faster than wages. While public higher education is mostly a state responsibility, the federal government does incentivize continuing education … Read more
This in-depth article on passive income was originally published by Wealth of Geeks. We’ve republished it here since we think its a useful article for parents who might be looking to automate some of their household income. We have permission to republish the article here. Making money while you sleep has a beautiful ring to … Read more
Have you ever thought about living a more frugal lifestyle but feared it would mean becoming a cheapskate? The truth is, there are many ways to save money and still maintain your sense of style and personal values. From learning what to do with discounts when they arise, finding creative cost-cutting solutions for home decorations, … Read more
Vacation rentals have never been stronger – in 2022, they rose a record 26% from the same time in 2019. While reports show that supply is continuing to grow to the demand, there is still plenty of room for more investors to move into the short-term rental space, especially if they take a creative approach … Read more
High inflation means higher food prices and making choices about which items are ‘must haves’ verses ‘nice to have’. This article from Wealth of Geeks goes into more detail. We are permitted to republish it here. Trips to the grocery store are making a challenging impact on families across the United States. Even just a … Read more
Nearly one in five families in the U.S. is considering a move in 2023. More than one in four have already moved or are considering moving before the end of 2022. Why? Affordability. Between inflation, rising interest rates, and the post-pandemic boom of remote work, for some, it simply doesn’t make sense to live in … Read more
This article on family outings was originally published on Wealth of Geeks, we were given permission to republish it here. Having fun has never been more expensive. A new study revealed that classic family outings – baseball games, movies, and theme parks – have become insurmountable costs. These pastimes passed on from generation to generation … Read more
Wealth of Geeks originally published this post on family budgeting apps. They gave us permission to republish the article here. Keeping your family’s finances stable this year can be challenging. Using a budgeting app is the ultimate hack to keep your family’s finances on track this year. There are a lot of budgeting apps on … Read more
Making money while you’re on the beach has a beautiful ring to it, and that’s the idea behind passive income. Most people think of income as something they have to do labor for, like going to work for a day and then getting paid. Passive income is money you earn even when you’re not … Read more