On July 4, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It’s an 870-page piece of legislation that contains some things that are relevant to your life, many things that aren’t, and a lot of language…
Marketers are going crazy with their back-to-school ads right now and they all have one goal: to get you to spend more money on your kids. There’s nothing wrong with spending money on your kids, I do it on a…
Even though to me it seems like summer is just getting started, some colleges are starting up again in only a month. This is the season when thousands of families are signing up for student loans. Personally, I don’t think…
Having a baby comes with a lot of responsibility and a long to-do list. Here are the things you should do legally and financially to set yourself up for success once your little one arrives.
The clergy housing allowance is touted as the greatest tax benefit available to pastors. And it really is a great benefit. I learned back in 2019, though, that it can have a dark side. Not a Darth Vader using the…
There are 3 foundational things that you can start developing in your children from an early age that will help make college less of a burden on your budget.
Back in November, I gave you some homework. Did you do it? I hope so! Being on the same page as your spouse about your vision for the future is very important. I have some more homework for you again…
If you have kids, there’s a good chance that you received some money from the IRS in the last couple of days. It is a part of the American Rescue Plan legislation that was passed in March, an advanced payment…
I am officially a homeschool mom. While my kids have been home since March, I decided to officially cut ties with the local elementary school and go out on my own this fall. And I can honestly say that I…
Today we’re taking a break from tax season technicalities to discuss something a little bit more fun but often more stressful: children. Actually, children and money. That doesn’t sound very relaxing, now does it? Today’s post was inspired by my…
Here in the Pacific Northwest, it is strawberry season. For most of us, that means we get to chow down on juicy berries that make us avoid the bland store-bought strawberries for several months afterward. For my daughter, it means…
As volatility picks up and the stock market nears a downturn, it’s important to keep a proper perspective, just like you did to survive the difficult parenting years.