Everyone already talks about how expensive having a baby is. Still, the reality can be even more costly than you originally imagined. Most expecting parents already know to budget for a crib, clothes, and diapers, but many other expenses pop up during the infant stage that many never thought about. Here are a five I […]
My awareness of the importance of eating organic, as-natural-as-possible foods has increased the last few years. The dilemma of this awareness is being torn between choosing more expensive groceries or compromising what I put in my body. It can be hard to remember that the benefits outweigh the costs when they come in the form […]
Along with many other areas of life, finances present a potential minefield of marital conflict if they’re not handled well (or at all). In the debate of how finances are best handled within marriage, there are at least 3 schools of thought. System #1: All Income Should be Joint and Equally Controlled One of the first indications […]
This post brought to you by Chase. The content and opinions expressed below are that of MoneyNing. I mentioned last time how rising mortgage rates create an interesting dynamic because while the rates affect monthly payments directly, the higher cost of ownership puts downward pressure on home prices. The recent survey by Chase along with […]
When I first starting being more conscious about saving money, one of the first things I tried to do was stop going to Starbucks. It seemed a little ridiculous to be spending so much on a cup of coffee when I could easily make it at home. Unfortunately though, my efforts didn’t work out very […]
One of my favorite strategies for saving money on baby items is to buy items slightly used. In fact, most of the time, I buy a gently used baby toy, baby equipment, or clothing, use it, then sell it for a small profit. Since babies tend to grow out of their clothes and toys, it […]
