Posts Tagged ‘baby’

Oh Baby! Financial Costs Associated With Having A Baby That Took Us By Surprise

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The final post in this week’s series of managing finances during major life changes comes from our friend Pete over at Bible Money Matters, who’s a brand new father!

A few weeks ago my wife and I had our first child, our little boy named Carter John. We’re both overjoyed at becoming first time parents, and we both agree that there’s nothing quite like welcoming a new life into the world. The overwhelming joy and happiness that comes along with being a parent can’t compare to anything I’ve ever known.

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Prenatal Workout: Saving for Baby Without Breaking a Sweat

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Continuing our series this week on managing finances during major life changes, guest writer Melissa Ezarik shares some great tips on how to exercise(get it?) good judgement when saving for a baby.

With a little one on the way, making room – and gearing up – for baby are top to-do’s. Expecting to focus more on baby than bills after the big arrival? Of course. That’s why you should flex some organizational muscle to improve finances now.

Saving for Baby Without Breaking a Sweat
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This Year, Everything Will Be Different

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Yesterday I saw three different commercials advertising back-to-school specials. Can it be that close already? I’m done with school now, and it will be a while before I have school-aged children, but back-to-school still feels more renewing than the new year.

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