Finances | CafeMom.com https://cafemom.com/lifestyle-finances Parenting, Baby Names, Celebrities, and Royal News Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:02:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://cafemom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-cafemom-favicon-150x150.png Finances | CafeMom.com https://cafemom.com/lifestyle-finances 32 32 I’m the Breadwinner & Expect My Husband To Spend Money Exactly the Way I Tell Him To https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/mom-wants-to-determine-how-husband-spends-money Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:08:00 +0000 https://cafemomcom.bigscoots-staging.com/blog/mom-wants-to-determine-how-husband-spends-money For families with one parent who works and another who stays home, there is often a division of labor and expenses. The parent who works provides funding for the family's needs while the parent at home takes care of the home, children, and chores. No two families are alike, and everyone must find a balance […]

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]]> TikTok User Shares the Easiest Hack for Shopping at Costco Without a Membership https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/tiktok-user-shares-the-easiest-hack-for-shopping-at-costco Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:44:00 +0000 https://cafemomcom.bigscoots-staging.com/blog/tiktok-user-shares-the-easiest-hack-for-shopping-at-costco/ Anyone who’s been to the grocery store recently knows that the price of groceries is outrageous. The dollars just don’t seem to stretch like they used to. Still, we all have to eat. So people are always looking for ways to save money. Smart content creators are catering to this need by sharing shopping hacks […]

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]]> Tampon ‘Shrinkflation’ Is Prompting Women To Seek Unneeded Medical Care https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/viral-tiktok-video-calls-out-tampon-shrinkflation Tue, 14 May 2024 09:54:00 +0000 http://cafe-mom-staging.local/viral-tiktok-video-calls-out-tampon-shrinkflation/ Families have likely noticed the effects of inflation on their weekly grocery budgets. Everything seems to be more expensive in recent years. But in addition to raising prices, many companies are also shrinking the products themselves, which saves them money, but it's often at a cost to the customer. This phenomenon is referred to as […]

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]]> How To Talk to Your Kids About Finances Without Scaring Them https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-finances-without-scaring-them Mon, 13 May 2024 13:14:00 +0000 http://cafe-mom-staging.local/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-finances-without-scaring-them/ Many adults grew up in households where discussing money was considered taboo. While it may seem uncomfortable initially, having conversations about your financial situation equips your children with knowledge and skills that will benefit them now and in the future. At the same time, you don’t want your children to stress too much about money. […]

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]]> 10 Side Hustle Ideas for Moms That Aren’t MLMs https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/side-hustles-for-moms-that-arent-mlms Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:22:00 +0000 http://cafe-mom-staging.local/side-hustles-for-moms-that-arent-mlms/ Whether you're a stay-at-home mom or a full-time working mom, a little more income can go a long way. Unfortunately, costs are going up and inflation is still taking its toll on us; it's not easy staying on top of everything. So when that old friend from high school reaches out and asks if you're […]

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]]> How I Earned $50 From My Computer By Signing Up for the MomLife Panel https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/how-i-earned-usd50-from-my-computer-by-signing-up-for-the-momlife-panel Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +0000 http://cafe-mom-staging.local/how-i-earned-usd50-from-my-computer-by-signing-up-for-the-momlife-panel/ Being a mom is a full-time job, but what if I told you that you could earn money from the comfort of your home, just by sharing your valuable insights and experiences? That’s exactly what happened to me when I became a part of the MomLife Panel. In this exclusive community of over 1,500 hand-selected […]

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]]> How To Do a No-Spend Month & Why It’s Beneficial https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/how-to-do-a-no-spend-month-and-why-its-beneficial Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:23:00 +0000 http://cafe-mom-staging.local/how-to-do-a-no-spend-month-and-why-its-beneficial/ The post-holidays lull has settled. The kids are playing with their new toys. You've finally thrown away that stale gingerbread house and your household is leaning into the new year rhythm. Everyone is happy and tired. All is calm. All is bright. Until you look at the credit card bill. After that, things are ‌not […]

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]]> The Financial & Time Management Benefits & Challenges of Multigenerational Living https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/the-financial-and-time-management-benefits-and-challenges-of Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +0000 http://cafe-mom-staging.local/the-financial-and-time-management-benefits-and-challenges-of/ For some "sandwich generation" caregivers, their parents may need to move in with them. This can be due to many reasons, including health issues, changes in their financial situation, or the death of their spouse.  With additional family members in the home, it can be overwhelming and challenging, but it can be mutually beneficial. We […]

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]]> SAHM Says She’s Found the ‘Perfect Side Hustle’ & Now Makes Bank Without Doing Much https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/sahm-says-shes-found-the-perfect-side-hustle-and-now-makes-bank Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:24:00 +0000 https://cafemomcom.bigscoots-staging.com/blog/sahm-says-shes-found-the-perfect-side-hustle-and-now-makes-bank/ Money is tight right now, and we are all feeling it. Parents will do just about anything to bring in a little cash, particularly around the holidays. Side hustles are the way of life for many families, and some are pretty darn lucrative. One mom shared her success on TikTok, and people were amazed. Karyna […]

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]]> Can I Afford a Family Vacation? All the Benefits of Family Travel, Plus Budgeting Tips https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/family-vacation-benefits-budgeting-tips Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:20:00 +0000 https://cafemomcom.bigscoots-staging.com/blog/family-vacation-benefits-budgeting-tips/ Family vacations can be the source of countless fond memories for your children as they grow up. But as prices surge on gas, groceries, and more, a family trip can seem like an unnecessary luxury. While it might not be practical for everyone, you don’t necessarily have to cut travel from your yearly family budget […]

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