Tag: Family Finances

  • Guide to Managing Finances for Deploying Service Members

    Life in the military offers some distinct experiences compared to civilian life, and that includes your budget and finances. The pre-deployment process can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re organizing your money and bills.  It’s important you provide your family with…

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  • My Parents Can’t Afford College Anymore – What Should I Do?

    When most parents offer to fund their child’s tuition, it’s with the expectation that their financial circumstances will remain relatively unchanged. Even with minor dips in income or temporary periods of unemployment, a solid plan will likely see the child…

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  • Gratitude in a Difficult Year

    This year took so many twists and turns we haven’t been able to keep count– often leaving us in complete overwhelm with a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. Grief, anxiety, and sheer disappointment are just a handful that comes to…

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  • 4 Inexpensive East Coast Destinations to Travel to With Your Family

    It’s amazing how things change when you have kids. Before kids, weekend getaways and trips were fairly easy. When we needed to take a break, I remember we could look at the calendar and twenty minutes later, have a few…

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  • Why UGMA/UTMA Accounts Are the Perfect Holiday Gift

    If you have a special child in your life, you may be wondering what to put under the tree this year. One long-lasting and truly meaningful way to show the child in your life that you care is by taking…

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  • How to Choose the Best Healthcare Plan for Your Budget

    Healthcare expenses can take a huge chunk out of any family’s budget so I want to break down how a family can weigh the pros and cons of a traditional health plan vs a high deductible one. Health Insurance Getting…

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