Finances

Work-At-Home Mom – Will it Work for You?

It’s the dream of many working mothers. Working at home will offer you more time with your children and greater flexibility than a conventional office job. It may be that you can’t afford to not work or that you simply ... - test

Can You Afford to Stay Home?

Many parents want to stay home with their new babies, but fear they can’t afford it. A double income family has become common place and often both of those incomes are required to pay the bills making it seem unlikely ... - test

Getting the Most from Your Child Trust Fund

To encourage parents to save for their children’s future and to give children at least a bit of a running start, the Government offers families £250 in vouchers for a Child Trust Fund. The worst things you can do with ... - test

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Telling Your Children about Financial Concerns

In a tough economy, it can be a tricky decision for many parents to let their children in on the troubles they might be experiencing with cash flow. Parents want to protect their children as much as possible, and it’s ... - test

Teaching Money Management

A powerful lesson that starts at home and grows with your child is fiscal, or money, management. Learning to properly use and save money is something every child should be learning from the first time he gets an allowance and ... - test

All About Allowance

Parents feel differently about giving allowances to their children based on many things. Religion, culture, finances and behaviour can all play into a child’s allowance. Choosing An Allowance If you do decide to give your child an allowance, you’ll need ... - test

4 Tips for Using Emergency Funds

Families and individuals are encouraged to save months worth of bills to have cash on hand when an emergency strikes and they need to spend money to keep afloat between jobs. If you or your partner has lost a job ... - test