Welcome back to how to raise a money savvy kid! This week, we’re going to talk about teaching your child to budget. Now, if you’ve been here before then you know that I’m a huge fan of making a budget. I think it’s incredibly important. Whether it’s creating a family budget or creating a get…
Creating a family budget may seem like an overwhelming thought. But, it is possible so long as you keep your financial goals in mind. And take baby steps. In fact, the first time we created a family budget; we didn’t do very well with it. Some months we were definitely okay and other months, well,…
We are a one income family.. or at least, a one steady income family (and no, that one steady income is not me… yet). As a mom of children with special needs, I’ve spent a good amount of time as a stay at home mom. Though one of my goals is to at least make…
Setting up an emergency fund is a great idea! However, it could affect your SSI benefits if you have saved too much. But how much is too much? Here’s how much to put in your emergency fund without affecting your SSI. While some are lucky enough to escape them, nearly everyone goes through some type…
Inside: If you are considering a gluten free diet for your autistic child or you have a gluten intolerance and need to be gluten free, I would encourage you to take a look at this guide on how to eat gluten free on a budget. I’ve been going back and forth on whether or not I…
We have talked about 8 steps to creating a family budget, but is a budget really necessary? Sure, having a budget in place may help you manage your money smartly, but at the same time; it just might not be for you. Sometimes creating a budget will be the easy part, but actually sticking to…