Family Finances


Feature Writer: Judith Zwolak
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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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Jul 21, 2008

Buy School Backpacks Online

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Select from a variety of online retailers as you choose the right backpack for your child or yourself during the back-to-school shopping season. more...

Jul 14, 2008

Cheap Mulch Options

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Think creatively when looking for inexpensive mulches. Find cheap and free mulches in some common, and not-so-common, places. more...

Jul 11, 2008

Make Christmas Crafts in Summer

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The lazy days of summer are a perfect time to craft Christmas gifts for family and friends. Summer craft projects can double as holiday gifts or birthday presents. more...

Jul 2, 2008

Small Solar Devices Save Money

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Save money and energy and reduced your carbon footprint with small appliances, gadgets, and chargers powered by the sun. more...

Jun 26, 2008

Car Share Programs Save Money

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Save on gas and insurance by getting rid of your personal car altogether. Car sharing programs like Zipcar in big (and some small) cities, make good money sense. more...

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Jul 20, 2008

Six Flags Free Kid’s Admission

Also get $10 off regular admission ticket.
Look for specially marked Lunchables prepackaged children’s lunches from Kraft and get a free ticket to a Six Flags amusement park and a coupon for $10 off a general admission ticket.

The child’s ticket is valid with the purchase of the discounted adult’s general admission ticket and the offer runs through Oct. 14, 2008. The child’s ticket covers children 11 and under and is not valid at Six Flags Safari in New Jersay or on three-park combo tickets.

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