Most headlines would have you believe that having kids and living on a single income is impossible. But, from my own experience, I would argue that being a stay-at-home parent saves you money in a variety of ways. As of…
The Value of Time Quantified: Services Worth Paying For
As a mom to five, I’m busy. So, it’s easy to think I understand the value of time. But, I also have a budget to stick to and sometimes that’s where my focus gets stuck. Yes, I could make my own…
September 2021: Family Budget (Real Numbers, NO Secrets)
First, Some Background Mr. C recently finished up his third (and final!) master’s degree. He also switched jobs that resulted in a pay increase. Between a pay increase and no longer needing to pay for tuition, we suddenly (and for…
July/August 2021: Family of Seven Budget (Real Numbers, NO Secrets)
SOS! I have to say, this is NOT going to be my typical meticulous budget recap. THIS IS A DISASTER! The basic story is this: My parents bought a new boat and we helped outfit it for the big trip…
June 2021: Family of Seven Budget (Real Numbers, NO Secrets)
First, Some Background Mr. C recently finished up his third (and final!) master’s degree. He also switched jobs that resulted in a pay increase. Between a pay increase and no longer needing to pay for tuition, we suddenly (and for…
May 2021: Family of Seven Budget (Real Numbers, NO Secrets)
First, Some Background Mr. C recently finished up his third (and final!) master’s degree. He also switched jobs that resulted in a pay increase. Between a pay increase and no longer needing to pay for tuition, we suddenly (and for…
Single-Income Family of Seven: APRIL 2021 Net Worth Update
It seems like there is always a lot of talk about budgets-why you need one, how to get on one, and what it should look like. But the big question is: WHY? Budgeting is a tool to help you and…
March 2021: Family of Seven Budget (Real Numbers, NO Secrets)
First, Some Background Mr. C recently finished up his third (and final!) master’s degree. He also switched jobs that resulted in a pay increase. Between a pay increase and no longer needing to pay for tuition, we suddenly (and for…
Single-Income Family of Seven: MARCH 2021 Net Worth Update
It seems like there is always a lot of talk about budgets-why you need one, how to get on one, and what it should look like. But the big question is: WHY? Budgeting is a tool to help you and…
Single-Income Family of Seven: FEBRUARY 2021 Net Worth Update
It seems like there is always a lot of talk about budgets-why you need one, how to get on one, and what it should look like. But the big question is: WHY? Budgeting is a tool to help you and…
Single-Income Family of Seven: January 2021 Net Worth Update
It seems like there is always a lot of talk about budgets-why you need one, how to get on one, and what it should look like. But the big question is: WHY? Budgeting is a tool to help you and…