We’ve learned that firsthand over the past four years, bringing home not one, not two, but three little ones. When Matt and I decided to expand our family, budgeting and sacrifices became a focus. I would stay home. Managing finances for our growing family has been a learning curve. Today, I want to share some of the approaches that have helped us reach financial stability
Read MoreKeeping a family budget is a big responsibility. But it is even harder to save and increase it. Someone uses tables, someone uses modern applications in smartphones, someone relies on memory and collects receipts. There are many ways, but the main thing is the result. How do you learn to control your expenses and plan your spending.
Read MoreA road accident causes more than only physical injuries and emotional trauma. It can disrupt your family finances, specifically, if you are the primary earning member of the household. Imagine falling short of your daddy duties due to hefty medical bills and lost wages. You cannot fall back on savings as they may not be enough to sustain throughout the recovery period. Even if your spouse works, her earnings may not be enough to make ends meet. Taking a strategic approach with money can help you manage your family finances after a car mishap. Here are a few expert tips to help.
Read MoreDid you know that the solar panel industry is expected to increase exponentially by the year 2025? With more customers than ever getting residential solar panels, there is no doubt that the boost will also lead to massive solar savings.Have you ever wondered how much money solar panels save? Here is a guide to the different types of savings, solar incentives, and tax breaks that you can get from installing residential solar panels on top of your home.
Read MoreIt's easier to cut spending on eating out or streaming services, but feeding a family can run up a hefty supermarket bill. The average American household spent $4,942 on groceries in 2020, or $412 monthly. You may have noticed that the cost of meat products rose nearly 12.2%, including poultry, beef, eggs and seafood. As supply chain hiccups and manufacturing issues lead to inflation, grocery expenses will likely increase until late 2022 or 2023. Whether you're a college student with a part-time job between classes, or full-time working parents trying to feed a family
Read MoreThere are a lot of things to consider when buying a family car: size, age, safety measures, and most of all, the cost of owning such a car. After all, family cars are bigger by their very definition, and that means they cost a lot more in almost every area. And when you’re on a budget, how are you supposed to provide such a car for your family? But a strict budget doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the car that’s perfect for your family. Rather, you just need to have some money saving strategies on your side, and we’ve listed them below for your convenience.
Read MoreLiving in an apartment or house comes with a lot of costs. Sure, the biggest cost is your rent or mortgage, but there are several other things you will be responsible for. One of the most important (and potentially most expensive) are your utilities. like energy, electricity, water, internet and others.. With that in mind, this blog post is going to look at a few different tips to help bring down your average costs and save on household bills.
Read MoreWhen back to school time rolls around, one of the biggest to-do’s on your list is back to school shopping. The cost of supplies can quickly add up depending on what kind of classes your child is taking. Therefore, it’s helpful to have some shopping tips under your belt to help keep your budget in check. Here are some of the best ways to save money on back to school shopping.
As a working father, you are expected to have the lion's share of the responsibility concerning personal family business. You will probably be in charge of the family's budget and of debt management if you are the one who is making the most income in a family unit. If you feel like any of those categories of responsibility are difficult, then you have to take extra steps to make sure you are secure in your behaviors.
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