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June 19, 2013

Prepare for Medical Emergencies with Aflac’s Real Cost Calculator

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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Aflac. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Last year my family and I had our fair share of medical bills. I had a baby and my husband broke his ankle. We're still seeing bills from all the various … [Read more...]

Manage your Grocery Budget with a Digital Envelope System

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We're tackling our grocery budgets and menu plans this month and one of the things we get asked most often is how do you simplify the budgeting process. When it comes to budgeting, the traditional envelope system is about as easy as it gets. The concept is simple. You separate the amount of money … [Read more...]

6 Ways Saving Money Can Save You Time

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I'm often asked, if we focus on helping moms who are short on time, why I include scratch recipes like Lemon Raspberry Muffins and activities for kids like our Soda Bottle Compost Science Project It's way faster to buy premade food and entertain your kids by buying a kit or turning on the … [Read more...]

Starting an Emergency Fund

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Have you ever thought about what would happen to your family if someone in your home lost their job, got into an automobile accident, or spent a long time in the hospital?  Where would you find the money to get your family through those hard times?  Experts agree having an emergency fund for your … [Read more...]

Teaching Your Child About Saving and Spending Money

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Last month as my kids watched their favorite television programs, they were bombarded with a ton of commercials for toys and other things that they wanted or thought they wanted. My kids wanted just about everything they saw. My kids also love to go search out the toy aisles every time they go … [Read more...]