When you’re having a baby, it seems every other person wants to tell you how expensive it is. You look at nursery pictures and shopping lists and get overwhelmed. How can you afford it all? What do you actually need? All the onesies and baby toys are adorable, but daycare and medical costs can make …
Preparing for a new baby is incredibly exciting! But amid all the joy of your growing family and adorable tiny clothes, a new baby can be a major shock to your financial system. But your little one doesn’t have to overwhelm your finances. And we’re here with seven steps to help you prepare for the …
Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… Still have questions about creating your family’s unique money values? We’ve got you covered in this special Q&A style episode. For this episode, we asked the mamas in our free Mamas Talk Money Community on Facebook to send us their …
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Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Download the Transcript Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… In today’s episode, I’m talking with Leah Remillet from The CEO Kid. Leah is an international speaker and trainer specializing in business growth without compromise. Her mission is to activate leadership and business skills in kids to …
Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… Allowance is one of the core ways parents can teach their kids about money. But it’s also one of the places where we can make mistakes if we’re not intentional. We know it’s not as simple as handing our child …
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Have you ever seen those adorable kids on Shark Tank and thought, “What unique and talented people! I wish I had that ingenuity when I was 10!” Me too. But what differentiates those kids isn’t just natural talent. It’s supportive parents, grit, an incentive that moves them forward, lessons about money and business that start …
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“We can’t afford it.” That’s the phrase I remember hearing my mom say over and over as we grew up. My father was a bit more relaxed when it came to money. He wasn’t a big spender, but he made it seem like money wasn’t a big deal. That it was generally there when we …
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The bigger your family is, the more often you have to answer the question, “What would your children like for their birthday, the holidays, or for getting straight A’s?” (Okay, wishful thinking on that last one. No straight A’s in my house.) And the more gifts your children get, the bigger the pile of stuff …
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We all want to teach our kids good money habits. And allowance can be a great way to do that – if you can decide how much you should give your child. Many of us end up following the dollar per year of age rule, or asking our friends what they do with their kids. …
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If you want to save for your child’s college expenses, a 529 College Savings Plan is likely your best bet. But did you know that there are over one hundred 529 plans to choose from? Today, all U.S. states sponsor at least one 529 plan. These accounts grow tax-free, as long as the assets are used …
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