Everyone has a unique situation, and there are no concrete financial numbers that define success, but there are some rules of thumb that can help you gauge your progress. While following these rules won’t guarantee success, they will put you on the right track. How Much Debt Should You Have? Ideally, no debt would be […]
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Whatever the expenditures are for, if you overspend, you’ll over-borrow. Unless you’re managing ALL your money wisely, you may indirectly be mismanaging your student loans, which will impact your lifestyle for years while you pay them off. Borrow Only What You Need, Only When You Need It Remember: the amount you borrowed is not the
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You may not know if your child is afraid of clowns or other things yet, so preparing them before they encounter a new fear or enter a new environment is helpful. Here are 5 simple tips to help introduce your child to a new event. Encourage excitement. Let your child know about your plans to
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Summer getaways should educate as well as motivate children. The activities should also be both fun and inviting. Here are my top 5 summer getaways that every child should experience. 1. The fascinating museums in Washington, DC. Some museums of interest to kids ages 5 and up are as follows: The National Spy Museum The
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When you find out that you are about to have a baby, tons of new information and products seem to be thrown in your face. You are instantly overwhelmed by so many thoughts: what the baby will look like, what you will name the baby, will the baby be a girl or a boy, etc.
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Recently, there has been a lot of air time given to mothers who seemingly are able to do it all. I however am stunned when I hear mothers say they work 60 hours per week, raise their children, spend time with their husbands, volunteer, take care of home, and blog 10 posts per week as
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Everyone has financial needs, but if you’re the parent or guardian of a child with special needs, some unique considerations need to be made. There are a number of legal, medical, and financial issues you should plan for. According to Harry Margolis, a long-time special needs attorney and co-founder of the Academy of Special Needs
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