Raising kids to be money smart isn't easy. I want my girls to be savvy and independent, but I don't want to give them too much freedom all at once. I'm testing out the new Greenlight debit card as a way to transition them to becoming money savvy adults. Related: Get Started ...read more
Money, money, money. It's a stresser when there's not enough of it and it can quickly become a source of family tension. Whether you battle rising prices, budgeting for college or facing more serious issues like a job loss, there are a lot of resources out there. We love sharing ...read more
A good seven years ago, Target and Liberty of London teamed up to launch an affordably chic designer collection... and I, enthusiastically kid-free and care-free, bought pretty much everrrrrything. Yeah, maintaining a practical budget was not at the top of my priority list at ...read more
It’s been a little over a week since the big Equifax breach hit the news waves, and while the initial shock of scandal may have waned, the potential consequences are still very real and very scary. To sum it up, Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus was hacked –meaning ...read more
These kids of mine are getting bigger and smarter and savvier every day. They’re growing up fast. It’s incredible and heart wrenching—my babies are turning into full-fledged people with strong opinions and even stronger personalities. It’s a good thing I can still cuddle them and ...read more
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Prudential Guilty—and I had to confess. I was becoming a passive statistic. You see, up until a few months ago, I hadn’t been as proactive about “owning my future,” as I now recognize I need to be. I had been coasting—allowing my husband ...read more
Over eight years ago my son made me a mama for the first time, and four years later his sister joined the party. We'll be closing in on a decade together as a family soon, and I feel like I brought them into the world just yesterday. Being that this time has gone by in the ...read more
Running a successful lemonade stand was one of our summer highlights. Here’s the thing, you never know when the big activity of the summer will occur. Often, it’s something small that turns into something big. Kids will surprise you all the time with what resonates. This ...read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cGb25FsuGY My four-year-old son says that he wants to be an architect when he grows up. (He even draws blueprints before stacking a tower with his jumbo building blocks.) Then again, he can talk his way out of anything, so he very well may have a ...read more
The beauty of my work is that I can do my job anywhere and everywhere. I've shared stories from Borneo and from Brooklyn. I've been able to grow this business for two reasons, one I hustle and two I have the right tools. When I started this business back in 2007 I had no ...read more
How often do you talk about money with your kids? Do they know how much your cable bill is each money or how much it costs to go out to dinner? While talking about financial matters with your kids might seem unnecessary or even make you uncomfortable, studies have found that kids ...read more
My family travels a lot. The kids have already been to 20 countries and my passport has close to 70 stamps in it. Having credit cards has made it incredibly easy to explore the world. When we land, rather than having to rush to currency exchange, we can head right to our hotel ...read more
Does your New Year’s resolution involve taking charge of your money? Busy moms need quick, practical advice that they don’t have to spend all day searching for. From the latest in apps to financial resources, here is how you can get organized with your money in 2015. The Sense: ...read more
The upcoming holiday shopping season is not only a great time for kids to learn to save to buy presents for others, but it is an opportunity for them to learn a valuable life lesson. To learn more about teaching money skills for the holidays (and years to come), we chatted with ...read more
Many things have changed since we were children… allowance was paid in dollars (or cents) and spending was always a cash transaction. The current generation is the first growing up with the Internet, smartphones and tablets that allow them to shop anytime, anywhere. In this ...read more
We are always hearing families complain about money woes. Not just about the expenses of childcare, but also how to budget! To help us out, we enlisted some advice from Melea Johnson, founder of www.Freebies2Deals.com and the author of Create Your Own Money Saving Adventure who ...read more
We all go through ebbs and flows of our relationships. One aspect that many couples grapple with is about money. During a recent interview, we had the chance to chat with renowned relationship expert Dr. Terri Orbuch, Ph.D. Better known as The Love Doctor®, shared some advice ...read more
It¹s hard to save money as a parent especially in your baby¹s first year. One way that you can start to save is by setting up a DRIP account. According to Vita Nelson portfolio manager, DRIPs is an affordable way to invest in the market and allows you to put money aside each ...read more
Our kids watch everything that we do so it is so important to be role models in every avenue of their life, including the financial side. According to a recent survey in conjunction with Citi’s support of National Teach Children to Save Day, discovered the ways parents are ...read more
You've got to know the biggest retirement savings mistakes in order to prepare for the future. Whether you're a working mom or stay-at-home with the kids, saving for retirement can often be put on the back burner. Between staying on budget and wanting to build college funds, ...read more
Do you have any New Years Resolutions? According to a 2012 survey by the University of Scranton, an estimated 190 million Americans make a yearly list of things to do or improve upon. If by chance, one of your items is to create a financial plan, live on a budget or get debt ...read more
There may be a few months still remaining in 2013, but millions of US employees are making benefit choices for 2014 now, including how much of their salary to put into a healthcare flexible spending account. MasterCard, the company at the heart of healthcare commerce, wants ...read more
With a lot of families traveling this summer it is key to be prepared as well have the tools and tips to make the most out of your experiences. To help us out Momtrends had the chance to interview the lovely Amy Tara Koch. As a style expert, author, journalist and travel ...read more
I've found myself talking more about money with my five-year-old. While she is young, I want to instill her with the financial confidence to make smart choices later in life, and one tool that I have been using is the website Money as You Grow. Recommended as an initiative from ...read more
Momtrends recently had the chance to interview Manisha Thakor, personal finance expert and founder of MoneyZen to discuss a major financial issue affecting many American families. Illnesses or injuries can be exceedingly costly, even with major medical insurance. But what many ...read more
Fiscal cliffs, changing tax laws, a shaky economy... Now more than ever its time to take control of our own personal finances. To help us out Momtrends recently learned some tips from Jean Chatzky, bestselling author and finance expert on how to reduce and pay down debt. In ...read more
Today's mom is not afraid to talk about money. Although a lot of us aren't financially savvy, we are more willing to learn and better educate ourselves about the intricacies of money. As a mom of two, I haven't always been savvy about money - making both good and very bad ...read more
Consumer Spending During Vacations: As summer heats up, consumers are getting ready to kick-start their activities, family gatherings and vacations. However, many plan to scale back and spend less than they did last year, on purchases ranging from vacations to home improvement ...read more
Simple Grocery Store Savings Tips: Everyone is trying to save money by cutting back on unnecessary items. But buying healthy and nutritious food shouldn't have to stop just because you have to cut back a little. There are little cost-effective things like creating meal plans, ...read more
Gather round ladies and listen up--it's not sexy, cute or trendy to ignore money issues. Last night Caryn, the founder of GoGirlFinance.com gathered a group of ambitious, smart women to talk money. And to sweeten the deal, the event was held at the swank Warren Tricomi salon in ...read more
At a recent event I had the opportunity to learn more about the bill organizing website and had the chance to listen to Farnoosh Torabi, personal finance expert and Manilla's financial editor, who discussed some of the biggest culprits of wasted money for consumers as well as ...read more
