Tag: finances
529 Education Savings Plans: More Flexible Than You Think
Planning for your child’s education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a financial foundation for...
Back to School Budgeting Tips
Summer in New England is famously short and oh-so-sweet—just when you finally slip into that laid-back summer rhythm, boom—the back-to-school signs pop up at...
Meal Planning Tips & Tricks
I'm not a total professional, but my husband and I have been meal planning and prepping for many years, with and without children. What...
5 Family Budget Tips
With the cost of living continuing to rise to new heights, getting the most out of your wallet is as important as ever. Even...
Tips for Car Shopping for a Family
Car shopping with a large family is no easy feat. When we bought our Ford Expedition in 2021, I thought we were done buying...
Why an Estate Plan Was a Priority for My Family
Last year, I wrote about my experience creating an estate plan for my family, and it prompted a lot of people to ask me...
5 Ways For Young Families To Set Themselves Up For Financial...
As a young family, you’re probably facing competing financial priorities like saving for college and retirement. You may also feel stress about making the...
My Experience Creating an Estate Plan for My Family
When I got pregnant with my daughter, I knew I wanted to set up some type of legal protection like a will or trust...
Grocery Budget Tips: How to Rein in the Cost of Feeding...
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spent an average of over $8,100 on food in 2019. Food is also one of...