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Now that you can talk the talk, you need to walk the walk. Here you’ll find advice on everything from paying off debt to improving your credit score to ramping up your saving.

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It's easy to bribe your kids, but it could bite you in the ass

Can your kid pass this 3-question money quiz? (And, just between us, can you?) Give it a try on Beth's premiere blog for SheKnows.com.

Shopping simple and smart

“Keep it simple, stupid.” It’s familiar—and good!—advice, whether you’re designing a rocket or just fixing dinner. But when it comes to money, we often try to outsmart the system.

The great debate: Should kids get an allowance?

The number one subject parents ask me about is allowance.

The value of delayed gratification

Waiting for anything is so hard for kids—but our children are learning a powerful life lesson: How to delay gratification.

How your FSA works, and why you need to spend it already!

If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) and there’s still money left over, this is the time to file claims for all those precious health reimbursements.


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