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Tax Tips For Parents
Having children is a wonderful experience that is priceless in so many ways! But do they cost you a lot! Fortunately there is some tax help for parents in the form of deductions and claims. Robert Meighan, vice president at Turbo Tax, has listed...
Turbo Tax’s Cutest Last Minute Tax Deduction
Are you, or someone you know, having a baby this December? If so, you may be able to win $5,000 from TurboTax! With child expenses as they are, who couldn’t use $5,000? TurboTax is looking for America’s Cutest Little Tax Deduction. ...
I’m A Stay At Home Dad – For Now
As of this week I am officially a stay-at-home-dad. No, I wasn’t fired. See, my wife is returning to work but we’re not ready to put our newborn daughter into daycare yet (she’s barely two months old). Since she’s under a ...
We’re A Family Of Five!
Our family recently increased by one! On July 7th my wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl! I went into work and wasn’t there more than a couple of hours before my wife called and told me to get home. A couple of hours after we arrived i...
Go To The Museum For Free
What a wealth of culture and learning we have here in NYC! The only thing holding us back from taking in all of the museums, gardens, zoos, and whatnot is time and money. We’ve been trying to make the time to take the kids out and do things w...
9 Ways To Save On Baby Costs
So you’re expecting? Congratulations! A new baby is an exciting event in one’s life (how’s that for understatement of the year!). In preparing for the little one’s arrival you’ll start to think of all of the things y...
Guest Post At Prime Time Money 3-2-09
Wanted to let you know that I have a guest post over at Prime Time Money today! You might now that the PT team just added a little one to their household (congrats!), my post talks about updating your flexible savings when your family changes. Flex...
We Put Our Co-op On the Market! And Other Excitement
It’s exciting times in the Free From Broke household! Just yesterday we had a Realtor come over to go through the process of putting our co-op apartment for sale on the market. After a lot of hoping and saving we think it’s finally tim...
Vote Free From Broke At Free Money Finance March Madness
Free Money Finance is hosting his annual March Madness personal finance competition where 64 articles battle NCAA tournament style to see which is the best article. Today my article A Mother’s Struggle Between Work And Kids is up in Game 16. Ch...
A Mother’s Struggle Between Work And Kids
The following was written by Mrs FFB. As you may remember, before the school year started we made the decision that my wife wouldn’t return to work (in education) and instead stay home to raise the kids. Below is her rationale. Enjoy! I r...
6 Ways Eating Out Less Has Made Our Family Better
As you know we are living off of one income now. It’s been a bit different but I think we’re doing well so far. One thing we’ve done to help stretch my paycheck is to cut back eating out so often. I didn’t think we ate out...
What Are Your Kids Gift Expectations?
I hear some people complain that they have to buy expensive things for their kids because it’s what they expect. Some don’t know what they are going to do this holiday season as times are getting tight. How are we going to get little ...
Before You Buy That Halloween Costume
Halloween is great fun! I remember how exciting it was going around town in my costume, getting candy from all of the neighbors. I still get to enjoy that now through my kids! Do you remember those old Halloween costumes? You know the ones that cam...
Free Museum Days From Bank Of America
We found out about a great offer from Bank of America! If you have any of their cards (check, ATM, or credit) then you can get free admission to a number of museums the first weekend of every month through April 2009. There are over 70 museums acro...
What We’re Doing To Adjust To One Income
As I told you yesterday we’re moving from a two income family to one income. This will take some adjusting on our part. If you’re considering moving from two incomes to one you should check out 9 Tips For Going To One Income from PT Mo...
What Is Raising A Child Worth - We’re Going To One Income
What is it worth to raise your child? Is it worth giving up an income? For us the answer will be yes. First the first time in a long while my wife will not be heading back to work this September (she works in education). Instead she will be sta...
Our Vacation To Virginia Beach And Such
We got back a few days ago from our trip to Virginia Beach. According to Google Maps this was around 380 miles and should take about 7 and 1/2 hours to get there (more on that later). We drove down on Sunday morning and came back Friday evening. I ...
