Tag: financial planning
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Am I Ready for a Baby? 10 Questions to Consider Before Taking the Leap
Read more Deciding to have a baby is a monumental choice, and it’s completely natural to feel a mix of excitement and apprehension. Before you start trying for a little one, there are some important questions to reflect on—not just about your health but also about your life circumstances and emotional readiness. Here’s a friendly…
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How to Approach a No-Spend Challenge with Kids
Read more Every January, Laura Thompson and her family kick off the new year with a unique resolution: a month-long no-spend challenge. The mom of three from Denver finds it to be an invigorating way to start fresh. “By organizing a no-spend challenge with your family, you’ll not only save money but also become more…
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No, I Don’t Stress About Funding My Six Daughters’ Weddings—Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast “How in the world will you cover the costs of all those weddings?” chuckled the hospital volunteer as I gazed at one of my premature triplet daughters in her incubator. “Well, at this moment, my primary concern is getting them out of the NICU,” I replied. This marked the beginning of countless…
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I’m the Voice of Reason in My Marriage, and It Can Be Tough
Get Pregnant Fast “Let’s take a spontaneous trip this weekend!” my husband proposes one Thursday evening, his eyes sparkling with excitement. “We can pack the kids and find a hotel for the night. They’ll love it!” He’s not wrong. A mini-getaway sounds appealing, and I can’t deny the thrill of his enthusiasm. However, my mind…
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My Kids Don’t Always Take Priority, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In families with tight budgets, how do you prioritize desires once essential needs are met? Do children always take precedence? In my household, we live paycheck to paycheck with no extra cash to spare. We’ve made financial missteps in the past and are currently working to rectify them. Some weeks, we might…