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Vote Free From Broke At Free Money Finance March Madness

by Glen Craig

Free Money Finance is hosting his annual March Madness personal finance competition where 64 articles battle NCAA tournament style to see which is the best article. Today my article A Mother’s Struggle Between Work And Kids is up in Game 16. Check out the tournament: Free Money Finance March Madness Game 15 and 16 This [...]

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A Mother’s Struggle Between Work And Kids

by Glen Craig

The following was written by Mrs FFB.  As you may remember, before the school year started we made the decision that my wife wouldn’t return to work (in education) and instead stay home to raise the kids.  Below is her rationale.  Enjoy! I remember when I was in college and I had this end term [...]

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6 Ways Eating Out Less Has Made Our Family Better

by Glen Craig

As you know we are living off of one income now. It’s been a bit different but I think we’re doing well so far.  One thing we’ve done to help stretch my paycheck is to cut back eating out so often.  I didn’t think we ate out too much before the income switch but now [...]

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What Are Your Kids Gift Expectations?

by Glen Craig

I hear some people complain that they have to buy expensive things for their kids because it’s what they expect.  Some don’t know what they are going to do this holiday season as times are getting tight.  How are we going to get little Johnny the latest (insert expensive popular toy here)?!? Here’s what I [...]

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Frugal Fun For Your Little One

by Glen Craig

True story: Our little guy comes to me by the couch and grabs my hand indicating that he wants me to get up.  Ok, I’m game.  He walks me to my laptop and says “cookie.”  Does he know something about my computer that I don’t?  I’ve had virus problems in the past.  He’s not yet [...]

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Free Museum Days From Bank Of America

by Glen Craig

We found out about a great offer from Bank of America! If you have any of their cards (check, ATM, or credit), or a Merrill Lynch card, they are offering free museum days to a number of museums the first weekend of every month (Update: the Museums On Us offer has been extended through 2012).  [...]

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What We’re Doing To Adjust To One Income

by Glen Craig

As I told you yesterday we’re moving from a two income family to one income. This will take some adjusting on our part.  If you’re considering moving from two incomes to one you should check out 9 Tips For Going To One Income from PT Money.  Among the things we have done so far to [...]

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What Is Raising A Child Worth – We’re Going To One Income

by Glen Craig

What is it worth to raise your child? Is it worth giving up an income?  For us the answer will be yes.  First the first time in a long while my wife will not be heading back to work this September (she works in education).  Instead she will be staying home to raise our little [...]

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Our Vacation To Virginia Beach And Such

by Glen Craig

We got back a few days ago from our trip to Virginia Beach. According to Google Maps this was around 380 miles and should take about 7 and 1/2 hours to get there (more on that later).  We drove down on Sunday morning and came back Friday evening. I was originally going to call this [...]

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New York State Empire Passport – Summer Saving

by Glen Craig
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Summer’s here!  How are you going to spend your time? Will you go to the beach?  Maybe a pool or a lake is more your speed?  Maybe go to the park for a picnic?  How about camping?  Perhaps you’ll go for a bike ride or maybe a nice hike through the woods on a historic [...]

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