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Feature Writer: Judith Zwolak
Judith Zwolak, John Dudley

Maintaining a family budget requires living within your means, keeping track of your budget expenses and finding the best place for short-term savings, college savings and retirement savings. You also need to keep track of shopping deals, freebies and the best coupons.

This site aims for provide some frugal living strategies to help families lower grocery bills, save for a family vacation, and find easy ways to increase your income. You'll also get buyer's guides that search out the best products for your money. Whether you hail from a dual-income or a single-income family, have young children or grandchildren, you’ve come to the right place for information on family finance. Please browse our articles, blogs and discussions.

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Judith Zwolak

Buy Rain Barrels Online

In: Family Finances (general)

The best water for landscape and gardening is the soft, sodium-free stuff that falls from the sky. Rainwater collection systems for the home are easy to install. more...

Buy Patio Lights Online

In: Family Finances (general)

Need patio umbrella lights or patio string lights? Want solar patio lights? Look here for some cool, affordable options for outdoor lighting. more...

Buy Kids' Summer Pajamas Online

In: Family Finances (general)

Summer PJs should be comfortable as well as fashionable. Here's a guide to finding kids' pajamas on the Web. more...

Cool Mosquito Control Products

In: Family Finances (general)

Find cheap mosquito repelling gadgets and products that keep biting bugs out of your backyard. more...

Cheap Family Tents Online

In: Affordable Family Fun

Family tents make great budget accommodations for cheap camping trips. more...

Buy Lawn Games Online

In: Affordable Family Fun

Create affordable family fun in your backyard with popular lawn games. more...

Buy Baby Swaddles Online

In: Family Finances (general)

Baby swaddling blankets help young infants sleep better and make great baby shower gifts. more...

Buy Grilling Tools Online

In: Family Finances (general)

The perfect Mother's Day or Father's Day gift, a barbecue grill tool set gives BBQ fans a full complement of grilling utensils. more...

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