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Impacts of the arrival of a child on a budget

Published in Parent on September 16, 2010

A baby means you'll have to change your budget and start thinking about the financial future of your family.
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Parent

Insightful ways to trim household bills

Published in Parent on May 16, 2012

From replacing light bulbs, to washing laundry in cold water, the choices we make on a daily basis have a significant impact on the overall budget.
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Parent

Students and taxes: leaving money on the table

By Brenda Shanahan, May 15, 2012

With students fearing deeper debt in the face of a proposed tuition increase, a lack of financial education may be the true source of anxiety that is fueling protests.
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Parent

Teaching kids about responsibility and the value of money

Published in Parent on May 07, 2012

As parents debate the merits of rewarding kids for their work, it seems that a combination of chores and allowance is a great way to help children learn to become responsible money managers.
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Separated / Divorced

Women increasingly facing solitary financial futures

Published in Separated / Divorced on May 04, 2012

When it comes to financial planning, women need to stretch their dollars a little further considering that they live longer, earn less and are often primary family caregivers.
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Couples

Overcoming the emotional barriers to budgeting

Published in Couples on May 02, 2012

When it comes to money, people’s deepest connections to the elusive greenback revolve around security, freedom, control and happiness.
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Parent

Allowance: Missed opportunities to teach kids about money

Published in Parent on April 23, 2012

Whether rewarding an A+ report card, or paying for daily chores, an allowance is one of the simplest ways for kids to learn about smart financial choices.
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Parent

Not so cut and dry: Cloth diapers or disposables?

Published in Parent on April 18, 2012

As expectant parents set their sights on which type of diaper to use, time, money and environmental preferences all contribute to a rather daunting debate.
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