Your child’s Extra Academic Activities, or extracurricular activities, can be rather steep. On top of paying for regular school functions and events, these activities go above and beyond the normal curriculum. As a mother of two very athletic boys, I’ve spent my fair share of cash on sports programs and outings. Thankfully though, I’ve discovered a […]
Even parents on a tight budget can provide a childhood full of the arts with a bit of planning.
Here are a few suggestions to help you spend your toy dollars wisely.
Have you ever wondered where the term “nest egg” comes from? Not surprisingly, it’s a farming term. In order to motivate hens to begin laying eggs, or to lay more of them, farmers placed eggs (both real and fake) in their nests. In finances, this term refers to any funds set aside for a specific […]
If you have a pet, you definitely know how much love and joy they can bring into a household. They truly are a man’s best friend. But these furry friends can also be very expensive. According to the ASPCA, the average cost of a small dog in it’s first year is a whopping $3,221. A cat […]
If you want to retire early, it’s important to make some specific life decisions along the way.
