Family
Frugal Family Feast: Gnocchi with Summer Vegetable Ragout
Trisha Sherven on August 22, 2013
Gnocchi tastes great with a fresh and colorful vegetable ragout. Frugal Family Feast explains how to make this restaurant favorite to feed your family of four or more for less than $15.
Head Start Forced to Cut 57,000 Spots for Low-Income Kids
B.T. Ballenger on August 20, 2013
The program that provides preschool education and health screenings for kids from low-income families has been affected by sequestration.
Are Boomerang Kids Overstaying Their Welcome?
Guest Blogger on August 20, 2013
Junior has moved back in after college and he’s not planning on going anywhere soon. Why aren’t adult kids starting their own lives outside the nest?
9 ‘Convenience’ Foods That Are Incredibly Cheap and Easy
Donna Freedman on August 19, 2013
Many quick and easy foods you buy come with a high price for that convenience. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Frugal Family Feast: Chicken and Corn Chowder
Trisha Sherven on August 15, 2013
Stretch your food dollars by using leftovers to make a chicken and corn chowder that will feed a family of four for less than $15.
Kids Moving Home? What Happens to Car Insurance Rates
Guest Blogger on August 15, 2013
If your child is moving back in with you after leaving the nest, that could have a major impact on what you pay for auto insurance. Here are the steps to take.
Are Grandma’s Collectibles Worth Anything?
Angela Brandt on August 14, 2013
Those Pepsi promotional glasses grandma got free might rake in some dough, but statues that cost thousands may have lost their value.
7 Huge Mistakes Back-to-School Shoppers Make
Guest Blogger on August 12, 2013
You could easily make back-to-school shopping much more painful and expensive than it needs to be.
Which Appliances Are Most Likely To Cause a Fire?
B.T. Ballenger on August 9, 2013
Don’t let home appliances put your family and belongings at risk. Learn which are the most dangerous and how to stay safe.
Frugal Family Feast: Chicken and Ham Baked Pasta
Trisha Sherven on August 8, 2013
Turn leftover roasted chicken into a luscious baked pasta dish with a recipe that will feed a family of four for less than $15.
Where Are the Best Schools?
B.T. Ballenger on August 7, 2013
Does your city or state have the most online schools or the highest median income for high school grads?
More Families Shunning Pricey Colleges
B.T. Ballenger on August 2, 2013
Families are being more selective about schools and students are working harder to find scholarships. It’s saving them thousands, even though prices aren’t dropping.
Does Your Dog Need Expensive Pet Food?
Angela Colley on August 2, 2013
If you’re buying “premium” dog food, you might be wasting money. Here’s how to figure out if the low-cost dog food at the big-box store contains the nutrients your dog needs.
Estate Planning Lessons From James Gandolfini’s Will
B.T. Ballenger on July 30, 2013
The former “Sopranos” star’s will has been criticized for being too complicated and for unnecessarily leaving money on the table for Uncle Sam.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in August
Guest Blogger on July 30, 2013
Consider yourself a very smart shopper if you’ve held off buying items like grills, patio furniture and back-to-school supplies and clothes. Huge discounts are coming.
Study: Back-To-School Shopping Is Money Lesson Time
B.T. Ballenger on July 25, 2013
Back-to-school shopping is a great time to plant budget basics in teenage minds, a new survey suggests.
Why I Run My Household Like a Business
Len Penzo on July 25, 2013
He’s the chief executive officer of the household and his wife is the chief financial officer.
7 Reasons to Rediscover Your Public Library
Angela Brandt on July 24, 2013
Have you been to your local public library lately? Even in smaller towns, the range of services and media offered are much more extensive than they used to be.
Dubai Paying Citizens Gold To Get Skinny
B.T. Ballenger on July 23, 2013
How’s this for incentive? The Dubai government is paying people in gold for the pounds they shed.
5 Free and Cheap Ways to Show You Care
Angela Brandt on July 22, 2013
You don’t need a dozen roses or jewelry to express your feelings. Cheaper alternatives are often more effective than a pricey gift.
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