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To help you discover real world family finance tips that can expand your family’s budget, our staff has gathered an array of useful articles that will provide expert advice. From the latest strategies for managing family finances, to guidance to managing your assets -- this content will prove invaluable to anyone who wishes to take a proactive approach to family finance planning.

Group Coupons - Deals and Dangers

Submitted by MeganW on Tue, 2010-09-21 09:04
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Remember group vacation getaways or group rates for baseball tickets? Now, you can get half off at local restaurants or get a deal on a massage & spa package. For most group coupon websites, the deals change every day and cover a wide range of products and service. Sounds great, right? Yes and No. You need to know the facts so that you can find the right deal for you. With group coupons, there can be additional hang ups you should know before you dive into a purchase.


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Family Finances Overview for New Parents

Submitted by Financial Growth on Thu, 2010-04-22 15:55
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Having a baby has a drastic impact on your family finances. A large sum of your earnings now will go to supporting your child, and sometimes one parent must stop working to look after the child, thus severely reducing the household income. Once the child is born family home finances must be reassessed in order to maximize the use of your income. The guidance offered here in this practical article will give you insights into making these costs fit into your family home finances and bring more harmony into the household.


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The Household Budget

Submitted by Financial Growth on Wed, 2010-03-31 12:11
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Whether you’re married or not maintaining a household budget helps you use your money effectively and wisely. A standard household budget consists of food, shelter, transportation, entertainment, insurance, clothing and health care. Also ask yourself what items you can cut back on and which to invest more money in. By asking yourself these questions, the amount that should be spent on each item in your budget will become clearer.


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Your 5-Minute Finance Guide to Raising Kids

Submitted by Financial Growth on Fri, 2010-03-26 12:23
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Family financing changes as your family expands. Expenses must be reassessed and income must be allocated differently in order to incorporate your growing household. This helpful article will show you how by following cost-cutting steps, your expenses can be cut radically. Learn to brown-bag lunches rather than going out every day, and buy clothes a season ahead as the prices are usually marked down. See how budgeting the family finances are important, while also eliminating unnecessary costs wherever possible.


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