Affording Childcare

For most dual income families,  childcare is often the second largest monthly expense for families (#1 is housing).  If you have two children under the age of five, you may be spending thousands each month on childcare if you both are working. Even if you have a stay at home parent, I find that budgeting […]

How Strong is Your Money Relationship?

Money touches almost every decision a couple makes. Whether you ask “What’s for dinner?”, or “Which movie do you want to rent?” money is involved. And within every couple’s relationship, there is a relationship with money. Since people see money through different lenses there can be conflict in this money relationship. Opposite money types tend […]

Driving Costs Driving You Crazy?

When you think of how you want to spend your hard earned money, rarely do you think “I want to overpay for car insurance and spend $70 to fill up my tank!” Car related expenses are a necessity for most families, but there are easy ways to reduce these costs and make sure you are […]