We all want the best education for our children, but what if you can’t afford the perfect one? Do you saddle your aspiring college student with $50,000, $75,000--$100,000 in student loan debt upon graduation? There are ways to avoid the student debt trap and still give your child a decent education. True, compromises will be necessary, but with the cost of a college … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Around the Student Debt Trap
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Festival of Frugality #290 – Going on Vacation
It is our absolute pleasure to be hosting the Festival of Frugality this week. As you know, the Festival of Frugality contains the best articles on frugality and saving money from sites big and small. This week we're going on vacation so I thought we'd share some of our tips on going away. Let's get right to the frugal awesomeness! These are the Editor's Picks: … [Read more...] about Festival of Frugality #290 – Going on Vacation
How to Combine Children with Work-at-Home Jobs
Many parents—mothers especially—see work-at-home as the perfect blend of work and child rearing. Because you’re at home you can both earn a living and be close to your children. Additionally, you can save the substantial cost that comes with daycare. But is that how it will work? It could, but it will depend on a number of factors and how you’ll handle them. The type … [Read more...] about How to Combine Children with Work-at-Home Jobs
Inexpensive (Cheap) Date Night Ideas for Parents
Psychologists and marriage counselors champion the benefits of establishing regular “date nights” for married couples that have children. It’s a matter of keeping the romance alive in your relationship, reminding yourself that you’re still an adult, and—let’s call it what it is--sanity! We can only hang out on Sesame Street so long, and then we need adult time. There are two … [Read more...] about Inexpensive (Cheap) Date Night Ideas for Parents
The Body Shop Groupon National Offer – $40 for $20 (and bonus)
Groupon is at it again! This time they want to help you pamper yourself and treat your body right with products from The Body Shop. You can get $40 worth of items at The Body Shop for $20! And there's a bonus too. If you redeem your Groupon before May 30th, 2011 then your Groupon is worth $45. This is good on sale items as well. The offer needs to be redeemed … [Read more...] about The Body Shop Groupon National Offer – $40 for $20 (and bonus)