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The Benefits In Our Bank Account: What Are Our Options When We’re Really Running Out Of Money?
There’s no escaping it, running out of money can cause a lot of anxiety. When we have got to the point that we are running on financial fumes, and living a threadbare existence, but we’ve got to make it work for the sake of our family, is there any way we can paper over the cracks, and ensure that we’re still getting the most out of everything, even though finances are tight? Living Off Leftovers It’s amazing how many of us throw out food that can be put to good use. When we are struggling to make ends meet, even in the short term, food is one of the biggest…
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Christmas Tag Post
Many thanks to Jo at A Rose Tinted World for tagging me in this (created by Nicole) – finally getting round to filling in my answers! 1. Do you prefer giving or receiving gifts? It’s got to be giving. I love choosing gifts for people (see my gift guides, which I loved compiling: for grandparents, for new parents and eco-friendly gifts) and each year it comes as a surprise to me that I might actually get something myself. Now that I have kids, nothing beats watching them unwrap their presents. 2. Do you make and stick to New Year’s resolutions? No and no. I love setting goals for myself but in…
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Money Talks You Should Have With Your Teenager
Parenting is definitely a hard job and especially when they’re teenagers. Talking about the future and building their life skills is still important, though, as it will help them to get a better foundation in life when they’re off to college. A few topics tend to stand out in terms of building these life skills, ranging from when boys should start shaving all the way through to how to manage their finances. The latter is, undeniably, one of the biggest ones. Young adults are generally a bit more reckless with their money but, if they manage to listen to your advice, they could be able to graduate without too much…