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Don’t Be a Judge-y Parent


I spend $240 a month on piano lessons for my sons. A lot for some parents, but of value to me. What non-essential parental spending do you most value?
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Saving for Higher (Cost) Education


This sound familiar? You read a story about how pricey college will be when your baby, currently pooping up the back of his onesie, is ready for freshman year. Thinking you're already too late to start, you just... don't.
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Balancing Santa, Kids & Budget


What's a frugal-minded "mean mom" to do when she wants to celebrate the silly season without breaking the bank?
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Childcare: A Vital Investment


The upwards of $80,000 I spent on childcare? Best investment in my business, yet.
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Space Travel Insurance


Space IS the final frontier -- for insurance. A trip above the atmosphere that costs upwards of $200,000? Yeah, you're going to need coverage for that.
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The New Normal: Hanging in There


Shouldn't it have gotten easier by now? Hanging on to the middle-class ladder.
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Don’t Blame the Mouse


We did Disney, and loved it, without overspending.
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Little Money Lessons for Little People


No, kiddos. Mom's wallet is not a magic dollar dispenser, and Silly Bandz don't fall magically from the sky.
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Streeeetch Your Grocery Dollar


Yep, I can get out of the grocery store in less than $100. Not that it's easy...
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