Saving for Tomorrow, Living for Today
Welcome to Money Saving Parent! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to receive daily email updates. You can also join us on Facebook! Thanks for visiting! Mom’s sometimes have a difficult time balancing work and home responsibilities. Many are left with the time- consuming task of taking care of the children and (Continue Reading…);
Does your credit score and personal credit record concern you? They worry many, and for good reason. A low credit score can lead to low favorability with lenders, high interest rates and, if the score is exceptionally low, can completely block a consumer from obtaining even the simplest credit, such as a credit card. But (Continue Reading…);
Action for Healthy Kids is a small but growing non- profit organization with an important mission: To improve the health and well- being of children in the United States, through exercise, better diet, and improved living and schooling conditions. The organization works directly with parents, educational administrators, government officials, and others as it works to (Continue Reading…);
Do you have a cause or concern that you place in high regard? Do you want to search for like- minded people with similar interests in promoting your cause but are not sure where to turn? If this sounds like you, then consider a web site visit to Change.org, the online service for activist- minded (Continue Reading…);
Children need guidance and direction in most all areas but one that is often neglected by both schools and parents is the subject of money management. Schools at all pre- college levels barely touch the subject of personal finance and the topic is often pushed aside by parents because it isn’t considered as immediately pressing (Continue Reading…);
Sugar- laden soft drinks are something to avoid and based on a research study presented at an American Heart Association meeting on March 19, 2013, soft drink consumption can easily shorten ones’ life span. Based on research data from 2010, the study concluded that there is a link between development of specific diseases and soft (Continue Reading…);
Groceries are a necessity, but the cost of groceries can really add up and they often claim a larger share of discretionary spending than any other household good or service. Food in the United States is still reasonably priced and easily obtainable compared to the rest of the world, but it still makes sense to stretch (Continue Reading…);
Energy is a must. Whether we use it to power our lights and appliances or to heat/cool the house, energy is something that we absolutely must have, in most instances. The self- sufficient home that generates its own power from solar panels and recycles its own water is priced out of reach for most people, but (Continue Reading…);
I can’t speak for every parent of young girls, but in my household, any toy that features the Disney princesses is certain to be well- received. My girls love Cinderella, Belle, Aerial, and the other Disney princess characters and they already have several items depicting one or more of the Disney Princess in their bedrooms (Continue Reading…);
Education needs to be broad- based to be most effective. Parents may have their favorite subjects and unknowingly push their children in a certain educational direction, but it is important to expose kids to many different subjects. One subject that is often overlooked is geography but a popular children’s magazine has an excellent learning tool (Continue Reading…);
Kids do not get out of the house the way they once did. Those of us approximately 40 years of age or older likely have fond memories spending time outdoors- playing different sports or partaking in a quick game of tag with our friends at a local park. Today’s kids are different- they spend little (Continue Reading…);
Tax time is getting closer and for those who either dislike filing taxes or would prefer a little guidance, a tax service can prove itself a godsend this time of year. The selections are many, but one that offers guaranteed results for a low-cost is TaxACT, a tax software ready to help taxpayers reduce taxable (Continue Reading…);
The U.S. Department of Agriculture just recently announced a new set of proposals governing the snacks and other foods sold in public schools. The new requirements would place greater restrictions on the sale of junk foods (high calorie foods with little nutritional value) and require that vending machines offer food and drink with at least (Continue Reading…);
Where do you turn when you need to borrow money for a new or existing home? Most people contact their local bank or credit union, but there are hundreds of online lenders that can often match or beat the interest rate and terms of local financial institutions. The largest of them all is Quicken Loans, (Continue Reading…);
