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How to Financially Handle Unforeseen Circumstances In Your Family

If your family is like most, there never seems to be enough money to go around. Therefore, every dollar that the family does have must be accounted for and spent wisely. Unfortunately, there may be circumstances beyond your control that may stretch or break your budget. What can you do to handle those events as
Can I afford a baby? 4 simple tips to get prepared

If you’ve just found out that you’re pregnant, ‘What’s the gender?’ might not be the question you’re asking. Instead, it’s probably, ‘Can I afford a baby?’ as that is a question that many millennials and others are asking today. When my husband and I found out I was pregnant, we immediately started saving for a
Separating needs, wants, and what you really want
Getting through the ‘sandwich years’

A few days ago, I was listening to the Talk of Iowa program on our local public radio station. They were having a discussion about growing old in Iowa, covering the fact that Iowa is considered the second-best state to grow old in. What really stuck with me, though, was the ensuing conversation about the challenges
How to find a partner who is money-smart

A few days ago, I received a Facebook message from a reader looking for dating advice. She was looking for someone stable for a longer-term relationship and that meant that she wanted someone who shared her financial views, which involved spending substantially less than she earned and planning for a future that likely involved early