Family Finances

Find creative ways to earn a little extra cash while being a stay-at-home mom. These ideas are straight from our message boards, from moms like you!

Teach your child the value of money and the right way to go about bidding in online auctions.

Find 10 simple ways to save more money this month.

Stay on top of your money and finances this holiday season with this FREE holiday budget worksheet. You can type in names of friends and family, gift descriptions, and your budget, and the worksheet will calculate your amount budgeted and amount spent automatically.

Take a look at what some of our readers are doing to deal with the skyrocketing price of gas.

This article addresses the financial issues involved in deciding whether to stay home or go back to work after a new baby.

Read tips on handling expenses, setting financial goals, and saving for your family's future.

Read about the different expenses that come with a new baby, and how you can save money in that first year.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Identity theft -- the theft of personal information to establish credit or borrow money in someone else's name -- is a continuing and growing threat in today's world. Learn what steps you can take to prevent identity theft and preserve your good name.

Use this budgeting calculator to find out if your family can afford to have a stay-at-home parent.

This worksheet will help you keep track of your total expenses.

Stay comfortably under budget and financially stable with the help of this sample budget worksheet.

Gather up financial statements and learn the trick to figuring out your net worth.

Organize your personal finances with this printable budget template.