Smart Money

Looking to save more money, get out of debt, or start investing? You’re in the right place, mama! Here you’ll find strategies and tips from real moms and personal finance experts.

5 Money Goals That Need a High-Yield Savings Account

A high-yield savings account should be a tool in every family’s financial plan, especially for short- to medium-term goals. But often, it can be hard to decide what to keep in your day-to-day accounts, what to invest, and what belongs in your high-yield savings accounts. So, let’s break it down. This post is sponsored by …

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Credit Card Rewards vs. Qube Money: Which Is More Financially Savvy?

“I could never use Qube Money because I love getting credit card points for my spending!” This is the number one response I hear from credit card users considering budgeting with Qube Money. And I get it, we all like “free” stuff. But does it make sense? Let’s break down why you might want to …

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How to Get Your Reluctant Partner to Budget With Qube Money

Getting your partner on board with a new budgeting system can feel like pulling teeth. In fact, my husband’s first reaction to Qube Money was, “This sounds like a pain.” But when the benefits are so powerful, it’s worth having the conversations to get your spouse on the same page. Jeremiah went from reluctant to …

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How One Woman Used Her Language Skills to Launch a Business

Download on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Why You’ve Got to Listen to This Episode… Today I’m talking with the founder of Bilingual Birdies, Sarah Farzam. Sarah is sharing her journey of launching her business back in 2006, which was entirely bootstrapped. Through this language learning program, children can learn Spanish, Mandarin, French, and English …

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Maternity Medical Care: How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby?

Tips to Understand Maternity Medical Costs The joy of pregnancy can also bring anxiety about the medical costs of maternity and childbirth. How do you prepare for the financial expenses that come with bringing a new life into the world? Dr. Ashley Burkman is a naturopathic doctor at Collaborative Natural Health Partners in Manchester, Connecticut. …

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5 Steps to Starting a Profitable Online Business as a New Mom

Are you thinking about not going back to work now that you’re a mom? You aren’t alone — and you couldn’t be wondering this very thing at a better time. If you want to work for yourself or change your career to work online and have more flexibility and control over your income, you’re in …

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How a Good Credit Score Helps You Build Wealth

A healthy credit score is the foundation for building wealth, but knowing exactly what steps to take to improve your credit can be confusing. Not to worry! We’re going to walk through a few expert strategies to improve your credit so you can leverage that strong score to build lasting wealth, no matter where you’re …

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