When we think about the lessons we as parents want to teach our children we think of things like religious beliefs, values, and encouraging them to attain the highest levels of education but we don’t often think of practical lessons on money management. Schools don’t teach money management. They teach algebra, calculus, and geometry and…
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With the current economic climate turbulence (to say the least), people may be finding it harder than ever to save. If you’re raising children, things can be even tighter – but you should make sure that you don’t neglect to teach your children about savings, even if you’re not doing it yourself. But at what…
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It’s no secret babies are expensive. Even the most frugal couples find themselves throwing their carefully planned budgets to the wind in preparation of the arrival of a new baby. But some forethought can save you some serious cash on your upcoming bundle of joy and set you on the right path financially after the…
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Children need to understand from a very young age, that college doesn’t come cheap. In order to start saving enough for a college fund to comfortably enter college later, one needs to take certain measures.to ensure that they finish college without student loan debt. Parents, too, need to have a guiding hand in their kid’s…
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Whether you’re a business owner, unemployed, or something in between, managing your finances isn’t something you have to do on your own. There are a number of programs and agencies out there to help you make important financial decisions—you just need to know what they are and how to find them. The following are some…
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Today’s kids have microscopic attention spans. They bounce from one thing to the next in the blink of an eye, but they act like one hundred years have passed. Before you know it you are bombarded with the ultra annoying and much dreaded, “I’m bored!” Here are a few ideas to keep your children entertained…
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Compared to most industrialized nations, Canada has a better than average national parental leave program. Some countries, such as the United States, offer pathetic programs. Their Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) only covers mothers for 12 weeks of unpaid leave with guaranteed job security (except in smaller companies). Some states do offer more comprehensive maternity…
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