Pre-baby financial planning: get your baby budget worksheet for maternity leave and beyond
Being a new mom is stressful enough. Don’t add finances to the list. Ensure you create a financial plan for baby before he arrives with these five top tips!
How to afford an unpaid maternity leave
How to afford unpaid maternity leave: top tips to prepare for unpaid leave If you’re thinking about taking time off after you have a baby and want a plan to survive an unpaid maternity leave, this post is for you. Whether you’re looking at two weeks or two years without a salary, there are some…
How building a diaper stockpile will save you money baby’s first year
As a mom-to-be or new mom, you’re likely overwhelmed with all the changes in your life. Compounding all this change is a shift in your lifestyle and spending. You’re likely dealing with childcare costs or have reduced your income to stay at home with your baby. And man, baby stuff can be EXPENSIVE. One of…
How to travel hack your way to a FREE family vacation
Money is always tight. Whether you’re working to pay off debt, are living off of one income, or are just trying to hit that next savings milestone, it’s tough. Most of us don’t have thousands of dollars to casually plunk down on a family vacation. The good news is that you can travel hack your…
How time blocking and goal setting help you get more done, faster
I feel like there are never enough hours in the day. I’m constantly two steps behind where I’d like to be, and before I know it, I look at the clock and it’s two p.m. If I’m at work, I’ve likely not accomplished what I want to for the day, and if I’m at home…
How to finally stop missing deadlines and achieve your goals, for real
Have you ever made New Year’s resolutions in January and then wondered why you hadn’t made any progress by May? Maybe you forgot all about achieving your goals until September and have no idea why you hadn’t gotten anywhere. Or if you’re like most of us, you start off with really good intentions and strong motivation….