Posts Tagged ‘budget’
S4-16: Is Commercial Real Estate in Trouble & the Magnificent Seven
On this week’s episode of Finance Explained, Meghan discussed retirement account consolidation, the discontinuation of the popular budgeting tool Mint, the current state of the housing market, the potential impacts of high vacancy rates in commercial real estate on the broader economy, and the Magnificent Seven’s current dominance of the stock market. Listen below for…
Read More >>>S4-14: US Economy 2024: Outlooks on Interest Rates, Inflation, Concerns
Meghan discussed the state of the stock market, attributing its strong performance in 2023 to the rally of big tech names. She also explained the impact of interest rates on the market and the importance of the Fed’s mission to promote a stable price environment and full employment. Meghan then shifted her discussion to the…
Read More >>>S4-12: Economy in 2024 and How to Prepare for a Job Loss
Join 1,000s of Family Finance Moms who get free weekly updates! YES! SIGN ME UP! On this week’s episode of Finance Explained, Meghan covered strategies to prepare for potential impending layoffs in 2024, emphasizing the importance of having a budget, an emergency fund, and understanding state rules and regulations regarding unemployment benefits. She also addressed…
Read More >>>How Rising Interest on the National Debt Impacts YOUR Family
For years, and really more like decades, people have been raising concerns over the national debt rising. Today, however, those concerns have become a much more certain reality. What makes now different? Rising interest on the national debt makes it a far more pressing concern. Read on to learn why rising interest on national debt…
Read More >>>S4-11: Teaching Kids the Value of Money & Budgeting Resources
On this week’s episode of Finance Explained, Meghan discussed the financial pressures during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of tracking spending and creating a personalized budget. She also recommended finance and investing books for young couples and stressed the importance of teaching children about the value of money. Meghan highlighted the need for teenagers to…
Read More >>>S4-10: Budgeting for the Holidays & Choosing a 529 Plan
On this week’s episode of Finance Explained, Meghan discussed concerns about rising HELOC interest rates. Meghan discussed the challenges many families face this holiday season due to inflation and uncertainty in the economy, encouraging individuals to set their own boundaries with their personal finances when budgeting for the holidays. Meghan discussed the best type of account…
Read More >>>10 Best Things to Buy At Costco
When it comes to saving money on groceries, I swear by two things: meal planning and Costco! For families, you can save tremendously on your grocery budget by buying right and buying in bulk… and there’s no better place to do it than Costco. Just before the holidays, I asked my Instagram followers what are…
Read More >>>S2-18: Market Correcting, Housing Update & A Deep Dive on US Agriculture and Rising Food Prices
On this week’s episode of Finance Explained, the market had its third consecutive down week this month and is now in correction mode and headed for bear market territory. I’ve got the latest on the housing market through March, as the spring selling season starts to pick up. And this week’s deep dive features a…
Read More >>>10 Different Ways 2020 Hurt the Average Family Budget
One of the most popular posts here on Family Finance Mom is the example of a family budget, based on the 2018 Consumer Expenditure data released annually by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This month, the BLS released the data for 2020, giving us a detailed look at just how 2020 – with the pandemic,…
Read More >>>10+ Elements to Build A Successful Family Finance Plan
We talk about all sorts of different financial literacy topics here at Family Finance Mom. And sometimes, the amount of information out there to absorb and retain can be completely overwhelming. So this year, for Financial Literacy Month, I decided to create a checklist for you to follow to help you build a successful family…
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