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Family Finances Feature Writer: Judith Zwolak

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.


Feature Writer Articles in Family Finances

 		First Steps After Identity Theft
Take steps immediately to protect assets and credit scores after a theft of identity.
Buy an Inexpensive Home Safe Online
Store family valuables in the home with a security safe that sits underneath a desk, in a wall, or in the floor.
Buy Unique and Gourmet Easter Candy Online
Choose unique candies and chocolates for adults' and kids' Easter baskets.
Buy Infant Easter Dresses Online
Baby Easter and spring dresses, whether in pastel colors or delicately embroidered, are an essential part of an infant girl's wardrobe.
Buy Easter Chocolates Online
Assemble a unique Easter basket by shopping online for gourmet, unusual, and delicious Easter chocolate candy.
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Contributing Articles in Family Finances

 		Free Toys
Many parents spend a lot of money on toys. Find out how you can host a toy swap with friends and get free toys for your kids!
Teaching Children to Save Money
Parents can teach children to save money and have fun at the same time by establishing a "Forever" child's saving account as part of a plan to teach kids money habits.
How to Raise Kids on a Budget
Raising children on a budget? Find out how to save money at the grocery store, when buying children's clothing and accessories as well as eating out with the family.
Save Money on Children Soccer Gear
There are many ways that parents can save money when purchasing the necessary soccer clothing and equipment for a child.
Frugal Entertainment
Beat the recession and save with this list of ideas free things to do with loved ones. Entertainment doesn't have to be expensive to be enjoyable.
Saving Money With a New Baby
The cost of a new child can seem overwhelming for new parents. Use these tips to help save money on baby expenses the first year.
Feeding Your Baby on a Budget
In a baby's first year of life, there are many dietary options for parents to consider, and many costs that go along with the different choices.
Affordable Healthcare for Your Child
Regardless of income levels, many parents struggle with finding adequate healthcare plans for their children that are affordable.
Saving Money at the Movies
Family entertainment budget can be stretched by cutting costs at the movie theatre. Financially smart ideas to save money while watching a new release movie.
Making Easter Baskets on a Budget
Parents can help the Easter Bunny deliver Easter baskets while being on a tight budget. Parents can either purchase a store-made basket or make one.
Inexpensive Birthday Party Gifts for Kids
Don't let the cost of birthday party gifts limit the number of parties a child can attend. These creative DIY gifts cost under $10 to $15.
Birthday Gift Cards
It can be a big challenge to buy the most suitable birthday gift within budget. A birthday gift card might be the ideal answer.
Frugal Mother's Day Gifts Mom Will Love
There are many gifts for mom that are much more personal and much less expensive than the typical brunch that every family member of every age can give.
How to Stop Wasting Food Past its Sell-By Date
Food is often wasted when past its sell-by date or because too much has been prepared. Here are some savvy shopping and better portion control ideas to reduce waste.
Creating a Family Budget to Become Debt Free
Developing a family budget can be one of the best things for the family. It can quickly enable more money to be available each month, and can lead to debt elimination.
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