Money Management Tips for Parents

My wife and I both had very successful careers when we had our first child, so I never expected to struggle financially after we had her. Things were great for a while, although raising a child was a bit more expensive than we expected. Unfortunately, I ended up getting laid off from my job and that is when money got really tight for us. The silver lining was that we really saved on child care expenses while I was laid off. While I am finally now working again, raising a child on one income was a struggle and we learned many budgeting and money management tips and tricks along the way that helped keep us afloat financially. I decided to create a blog to share those tips with other parents in similar tough situations. I hope I can help you end your financial struggle!

2022

The Best Way to Ensure You Get the Financial Aid You Deserve as an Older Veteran

30 September 2022

The military in America is one of the largest direct and indirect employers in the country, and millions of brave men and women have served faithfully for many years. Once they get out of the army, whether through retirement, fulfilling their commitment, or injury, veterans expect a certain level of support from the country they have worked to secure, and that is why there are many programs and financial services there to help them.
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Why You Should Donate to College Athletics Programs in Your Area

8 June 2022

If you're interested in donating to a good cause, you should consider choosing a college sports program in your area. Many college sports teams struggle to keep up with costs associated with travel, upkeeping facilities, equipment, etc. Here are three reasons why donating to a local college team or athletics program is a considerate idea. Help Keep the Programs Running Some college athletics programs rely on donations to exist. Without them, they will no longer be able to operate, and all of the student-athletes will either have to transfer to other schools or give up their sports dreams.
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5 Ways Your Credit Union Can Help Fix Bad Credit

8 February 2022

Do you have damaged credit? No matter what created the problem — including careless spending, a messy divorce, or the high cost of living — a local credit union could be an excellent resource to help fix it. How? Here are a few ways that can benefit anyone. 1. A Client Focus. Unlike large banking chains and impersonal online institutions, credit unions have a customer focus at their core. They are member-owned and generally put more emphasis on community involvement and client benefits.
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