Category: Setting family up for financial success
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National Parks
Traveling to National Parks If you haven’t figured out by now, my family likes to travel. However, we try to live frugally and can’t necessarily afford super lavish vacations. My husband and I tend to go when opportunities arise that… Continue reading
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Saving money for a down payment
One of the things that so many people struggle with in today’s economy is buying a home. I’ll be the first to admit it, I don’t own my home. My family currently rents a very small home with an unfinished… Continue reading
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Stop comparing yourself to others!
My husband and I were recently driving through a nice subdivision not far from our home, when he sighed and stated that he didn’t know why some people got the nice house and cool cars and others were barely making… Continue reading
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Decluttering and simplifying your life
Decluttering I recently was listening to a post from a social media influencer who is trying to get her family out of debt. She mentioned that her family got rid of approximately 70% of their belongings to simplify their lives… Continue reading
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Setting Your Child Up for Success: the 529 Plan
One of the biggest things you can do to set your child/children up for success is to start a 529 plan for them. So what is a 529 plan? I’m so glad you asked! A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged… Continue reading