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Pocket Change: How Allowance Can Teach Kids About Finance

By Stuart L. Ritter, CFP® , T. Rowe Price Senior Financial Planner Allowance has been a hot topic between parents and kids forever. Some of us grew up doing chores to earn a few extra dollars, others simply just asked mom or dad for cash when we needed it. Regardless of your family’s philosophy on allowance, we can all agree that kids are curious about money and love to stuff a few bucks into … [Continue reading...]

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Does Your School Have Resources For Parenting Students? Here’s How To Find Out

I started college the same year my daughter started grade one. Being a student is difficult enough without the added responsibilities of being a parent, or going through pregnancy, but often, there is help. You just have to look for it. When I first started my classes I let my teachers know I had a daughter and there was always a chance I might have to leave early or miss time. Almost all of my … [Continue reading...]

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Six Steps To Overcoming Your Fear Of Failure

Chasing after your dreams is scary. At the end of last year, I sat down to think about what I wanted my career to look like. I know I am fortunate in that I have options. While it's incredibly scary to not have regular paychecks coming in every two weeks, it is gratifying to be able to say, "I am going to focus on XYZ for the next year" and not have a boss tell you otherwise. If I didn't get … [Continue reading...]

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What It Really Feels Like When You Step Out On Faith

I pride myself on my transparency here on the blog. My online self is pretty consistent with my offline self and I like it that way. If you've read my blog for more than a minute and then meet me in real life, I'd like to think you won't be surprised. So I can be real with you today and tell you that the last three months of 2013 were some of the hardest of my self-employment journey thus far … [Continue reading...]

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[Lessons From A Student Mama] The Mistake Of Trying To Do Too Much While Balancing School And Family

For years before I graduated from college in 2011 I imagined my graduation day. I’d wrap myself in a long gown, and attempt to fight back tears, tears of years of sacrifice and struggle. Trying to steady myself on the seemingly long walk to the stage to accept my diploma I’d search in the crowd for my loved ones and my daughter waving frantically wanting to ensure her Mommy saw her. I’d close … [Continue reading...]

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[Lessons From A Student Mama] 11 (More) Tips On Balancing School, Work And Family

All week long the staff here at YML will be sharing our reflections on what was probably one of the most difficult periods of our lives: our time spent as a student-parent. If you're in school this semester, or thinking about heading back in the near future, this series is for you. But first: In 2012 I wrote the first batch of tips for balancing life as a student-parent. Go back and read these … [Continue reading...]

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Help – This Single Mom Doesn’t Budget!

I have a confession—I don’t have a budget. Sure, I’ve created them a few times, but actually sticking to them, nope. Once I entered the professional world in my early twenties, I wasn’t making great money (not that I am now) but I was sure I didn’t need a budget on my limited income. As time has gone by and my expenses have grown and gotten more complicated I find myself forever playing catch … [Continue reading...]

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