Tag: budgeting
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Sorry Kids, I’m Not Funding Your Over-the-Top Wedding
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, weddings. There’s something undeniably enchanting about celebrating love, especially when it involves an open bar, a lively dance floor, and that one friend from college who tends to overindulge. A wedding symbolizes commitment and devotion, all while pretending that you won’t one day roll your eyes at your spouse for chewing…
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I’m a Binge-Spender, and I’m Not Ashamed of It
Get Pregnant Fast Over the past few months, I’ve been diligent with my finances. I’ve stuck to my budget, avoiding any unplanned purchases, and have been steadily saving money while also making extra payments on my mortgage. There’s something empowering about being frugal, as if I’m engaged in a personal challenge to keep my spending…
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Before You Buy Baby Gear: Essential Insights for New Parents
Read more Hey there, soon-to-be parents! As you prepare to welcome your little one, it’s easy to get carried away with all the adorable baby gear out there. But before you grab that shopping cart or registry gun, take a moment to think about your baby’s safety and your budget. You definitely want to avoid…
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Financial Strain: Impact on My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast When my husband, Tom, and I welcomed our first child, it coincided with the onset of the great recession in 2007. Like many families across the nation, Tom found himself unemployed. The collapse of the housing market also meant that the value of our newly bought co-op apartment plummeted, leaving us in…