When I first became a single mom, I had three children under 5 to raise. That meant 3 kids in diapers, daycare and needing me to do almost everything for them. I also had to work to pay the bills. I had to find a way to make it work for me and them. There…
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My family is always looking for ways to save money and one of the easiest ways is by stocking up on supplies. I mean, who doesn’t like to save money and wouldn’t it be great to cut down on that monthly grocery bill? You may not realize it, but buying in bulk and using coupons…
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There are four phases of retirement (pre, early, middle, and late) and planning for each of them is the key to maintaining a comfortable quality of life. There’s no better time to start planning than right this very moment, regardless of age or where you are in your career path. Planning for each step starts…
One of the most critical aspects of your life to simplify is your finances. Taking control of the money that comes in and goes out of your household is imperative. Many people (me included) believe that their lack of money contributes to their complicated and overwhelming lives, but what if you’re just not keeping your…