Family Finance

Parents have been complaining that their kids don't pull their weight around the house for as long as there have been kids. Here are the tips on how to get kids to carry their weight without me having to hound

Lands' End has a great section of their website called "Not Quite Perfect" where they offer massive discounts on items that didn't meet their demanding quality standards. Usually the "flaw"

Did you know that if you are a member of WGBH, you also have access to many member discounts?  One that I had no idea about is that when you show your WGBH member card at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, you get

This is a super easy way to earn points and rewards just by reading your email.  Just sign up for the MyPoints program and you'll start getting regular emails about special offers from advertisers. 

Our attitudes towards money are, to a great extent, shaped by our parents. And yet, according to a study, less than 50 % parents admit to teaching their kids about finance. Here are six great ways to help kids grow

As a ChaCha guide, you can log in anywhere, anytime, and work for as little as 15 min or as long as your schedule allows.  There is no set schedule, and you can log in 24 hours a day/7 days a week. 

If you happen to shop at Shaw's Supermarket and tend to shop from the weekly sale flyer, take a look at this website!  Shaw's has a new feature at its Get Inspired site that has printable coupons for

Did you know that when you buy your tickets to the Mystic Aquarium, if you get your ticket validated on the way out, you can return to the aquarium for 2 more consecutive days?  Three days for the price of

Did you know that Big Y has some great summer discounts on area attractions for New Englanders?  Simply show your Big Y card for the discounts at the attractions.  Some of these discounts are the only

About 2 years ago a friend told me about an organization that sells discounted food packages. I've tried it myself, & it was very helpful - especially during financially difficult times. We live in a suburb

This great article busts the following myths about shopping online: Shipping costs too much. I can't see what I'm buying.  Returning stuff is a pain. My account information won't be safe. The best

This site is geared towards professionals who have opted out of the traditional work environment.  The premise of Mom Corps is to provide job seekers the flexibility needed to maintain

We all want to save the earth, but it's a lot easier to do if we know we are saving money too. This quiz is a fun and painless way to learn about 8 smart green choices that will save you money. It covers energy

You can make money working for Amazon.com, doing things that computers can't, by working on HITS.  A HIT is a human intelligence task. You have to join Amazon.com, & then join as a TURK, then search

Did you know that Bank of America has a program called Museums on Us?  It provides free admission the first weekend of every month to over 70 museums nationwide!  All you need to get the free admission

Leverage can help you manage gift cards and loyalty and rewards programs. It’s completely free and takes less than one minute to create an account. Leverage offers a wide-range of features such as the ability

Here are twelve ways you can make money from home, whether you work outside the home or you are a stay at home parent. For example, open your home as a dog or cat boarding place for your friends. Call around to

This article by a daycare provider explains the monetary aspects of quitting your job and starting a daycare in your home. She even has paperwork you can download for free. She explains the real and hidden costs

AllowCard.com is a great alternative to allowance. Allowcard works like a debit card. It teaches tweens and teens money management in a safe online environment. Parents can create up tp 35 parental controls. The

This website MommySavesBig is very helpful to find printable coupons for retailer, restaurant, grocery, pet food, etc. etc.:  GNC, Target, Walgreens, AC Moore, CVS, Pampers, etc. and many more to print from

It can seem like a catch-22 when you're trying to establish a good credit rating.  No one wants to give you credit without a credit history and without credit you can't establish a credit history. 

From my money-saving ezine: With gasoline prices soaring these days, it dawned on me that I should actually do the math on some of the trips that I make, especially the trips I make in an attempt to "save money."

Did you know that Papa Gino's has printable coupons on their website?  They even have one right now for 20% off a delivery order!  Take a look and print off some savings for those busy nights when

From my money saving ezine comes this great and simple idea. Why didn't I think of that? Save a lot of money with a battery tester. I went into a battery store and bought a little black 2" x 2" battery

This is a really good article on the pros and cons of coupons. I have used coupons all my life, and wouldn't dream of going to the market without them, but many of my friends think it is a waste of time and

Here is a dowloadable and printable worksheet to examine all the little hidden costs involved in summer camp. You can use it to compare several camps directly on each item, and as a total cost. Then you can get

Here are ten ways to tame summer camp costs. For example, some camps will give you a discount if you pay in full early in spring. Another is try to convince your kids to go to the same camp. Most camps give a discount

This is a great quick read with tips to protect your identity. For example, lots of stores ask for your phone number at the cash register. I always say no, but most people just give the number, not thinking it can

This is a great article that I came across on Msn.com. The article has numerous tips on how to cut down costs on basic things such as food, clothing, child care and more. For example, for cutting down on food, the

I had no idea postage will be increased in May.  This article from the United Postal Service explains the increases and changes they are making.  The significant changes are in the areas of shipping

Oh, no! This article's author must be spying on me! She describes me too well-when I find a great bargain, shopping becomes a sport, and I am the victor. Unfortunately, I end up spending way more than necessary

Did you know that many New England towns have received grants from the MA Dept of Environmental Protection to offer discounted rain barrels to their residents? The New England Rain Barrel company lists the towns

I wanted to share this becuase I got just what I needed and got the best price from an unlikely source! I've been shopping around for a KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer for a while and they are pretty

This is a great article that I came across on Yahoo. I am always looking for ways to save money. In the article on woman shares her tips on how to save money on things that we do everyday groceries, automobiles

Recent college graduates all have something in common-they need a job. This article provides concrete, specific tips on how to structure the resume of a recent grad for maximum positive effect. For example, it tells

People who are almost obsessed with saving money are known as uber savers. This article has several uber savers sharing their secrets. Some of them are obvious, some are new ideas. For example, after Christmas

I really like this article I found on CNN.  The tips are to help encourage healthy tips and ideas about money for kids.  Kids can learn very early how to count money, be responsible for it and

Did you know that Olan Mills Photography Studios offers a free photo portrait package for all babies under 3 months old? Just visit the website, fill in your information and print out the coupon! The free package

Did you know that if you sign up for Friendly's Birthday Club, you will receive a coupon for a free kids meal via email around your child's birthday?  My kids adore Friendly's, so this was a big

I love my job, but not all of my friends do. I love this article with 10 ways to be happy at work. Being happy is largely a choice, and this article helps teach that. Here is part of the article: " I wish all

I wouldn't know my credit score from the baseball score, so I read this article, 9 Tips You Must Know to Improve Your Credit Score. It's really not tips, it explains exactly what a credit score is, and

If you are trying to turn your hobby into a part or full time business, here are ten tips you need to read. For example, don't overlook mail order. Not everyone is on the internet, it really depends on what

This is a great article about six hobbies that can turn into full or part time careers and make big money. They focus on these six hobbies: 1. Custom baking2. Professional organizer3. Arts and crafts4. Exotic birds5

Read this fascinating article at Good Morning America, from ABC news. They tested out doing taxes yourself with TurboTax software, going to HR Block, and going to a private accountant. Surprise! All three got the

You know that tons of restaurants have Kids Eat Free nights, but you can never remember which ones are on what nights. Now you can use this website to see what restaurants have free kids' nights on what days

Consumer Reports has a great article on their website with tips and tricks to outlet shopping.  It gives an overview of the best and worst outlets for quality and deals (including Coach & L.L. Bean) as

This site is kind of like The Grocery Game.  For those of you who don't know, the Grocery Game will track grocery sales in your area and also find online coupons for items you're interested in, so

Spring is here and it's time to get in shape for the summer-financially.   You thought I was going to say "for swimsuit" season. Well it's the same principles as losing weight -start

A lot of times, I find I'm torn between saving money and being green (not that the two are always mutually exclusive).  For instance, do I buy the store brand or do I go organic?  I usually wind up

If you live in an area where water shortages are not an issue, consider yourself lucky. Nearly 450 million people in 29 countries face severe water shortages. Predictions indicate that within 5 years, at least