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Save Money on These Creative Mother's Day Gifts 05/03/2015 08:00pm • Before I became a mom, I thought the best Mother's Day gifts were those I could buy off the shelf. While sometimes that may be the case, more often than not, the best gifts are those from the heart. The saying is cliché for a reason, and it rings true now that I have two children of my own. As mu How to know if your finances are ready for kids 04/29/2015 12:00pm • If you want to have a baby soon, it's important to make sure your finances are ready for it. You've probably seen the statistics: It can cost over $200,000 to raise a child these days, so needless to say, the idea of raising a couple of them might be a bit harrowing. Luckily for you, there are ma How Gift Card Swapping Sites Can Help You Splurge 04/27/2015 08:00pm • Some people don't mind taking a few extra steps to increase their savings and one of the easiest ways for frequent shoppers of the same stores to start out their trip already ahead of the pack is to pick up gift cards at reduced prices. Gift card swapping websites are becoming more and more popul Surviving My Digital-Age Miscarriage 04/27/2015 08:00pm • All forms of technology are lucky to have survived recent months in our house. As much as technology has enriched our lives, it has the power to magnify and exacerbate difficult situations. There was no giant "I HAD A MISCARRIAGE" button or emoticon to express how I felt when I lost what we loving Starbucks extracts more money with pricier drinks, food 04/23/2015 07:40pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is extracting more money from customers with offerings like a "Flat White" espresso drink and revamped baked goods that cost a little more. The Seattle-based chain reported a higher quarterly profit Thursday, with sales jumping 7 percent at established U.S. stores. The co How to Help a College Grad Get a Job 04/22/2015 08:00pm • You probably know someone who's graduating from college this year. And what would Amazon or Pinterest suggest you give this brave soul who's walking over coals to the hellish world of job searching? A pen. (A nice pen, but a pen.) Or a mug with an inspirational quote printed on it. Or a business car Treating Mom to special $50 Starbucks gift card will cost you $200 04/22/2015 06:06am • WASHINGTON — Searching for a Mother’s Day gift? Starbucks has an option that will set you back a couple hundred bucks. The company is offering a “Limited-Edition Mother’s Day Premium Starbucks Card” for $200. The card comes in a decorative box, but is preloaded with just $50. On Starbuc 4 Easy Ways to Save on Baby Purchases 04/21/2015 08:00pm • I have not been a mom for that long, but I already find myself trying to save money wherever possible. People have always said that having a baby is expensive and now I have learned exactly what they mean. Between the hospital bills that are still arriving and the constant need to purchase diapers It's Time to End Secretaries Day 04/21/2015 08:00am • Let's end Secretaries Day. It's coming up on April 22, and this should be the last year it's observed. The "holiday" -- more recently updated to be called Administrative Professionals Day -- was created by the International Association of Administrative Professionals back in 1952, when the organiz Don't Make These 11 Common Money Mistakes 04/20/2015 08:00pm • It's hard to make smart money choices all the time, but at the very least, you can avoid some all-too-common -- and expensive -- errors. Whether it's budgeting by the month, instead of the year, or forgetting to save for future emergencies, these mistakes can mess with your finances unless you take How One Blogger Learned to Cook and Saved a Fortune 04/15/2015 05:00pm • On the day of my bridal shower, I received tons of amazing cooking supplies. When I finished opening gifts, my best friend leaned over and asked me, "What would they say if they knew you couldn't cook at all?" It was a running joke that I married my husband for his cooking skills. He comes from a Managing Your Mom or Dad's Money 04/14/2015 08:00pm • Shortly after Terrie Hull's mother got in a car accident in 2011 that caused brain damage, her mother married a man Hull didn't trust. Soon, Hull learned her instincts had been right: Her mom, under her new husband's guidance, accused Hull of stealing money from her. Hull and her husband Jon, who l 6 Common Money Mistakes People Make in Their 30s 04/13/2015 08:00pm • Your 30s is filled with countless opportunities, both for success and for failure. They're the years for establishing careers, having children and building a solid financial platform for the future.In the process of achieving those goals, however, many 30-somethings make a number of financial errors Chip-And-PIN Credit Cards to Consider Before Traveling to Europe 04/13/2015 09:00am • International travel is like parenting. They're both transformative experiences that bring great joy and unforgettable memories. They can also both be expensive, challenging and fraught with headaches. The good news for travelers is many of those headaches can be minimized with forethought. One p Dating on a Budget: The Line Between Frugality and Being Cheap 04/09/2015 04:00am • Saving money is a skill that you can apply in several areas of your life, but when it comes to dating and relationships, you could be sabotaging your date with your frugal ways. It's impressive that you can maintain a budget and find the best deals in the city at any given moment, but your date coul