Budgeting

Though experts say the economic crisis is over, there are still many people struggling to stay afloat. Job security is still shaky. Wages are stagnant. For those of us with savings still sitting in the bank, dipping into those savings is often the only way to keep from going under. However, using savings is something […]

In 2007, my wife and I learned we were expecting. It was an amazing rush that was soon followed by total and complete panic. Like 13 percent of all pregnancies in the U.S., we found ourselves expecting and without health insurance. A pregnant woman lacking coverage is basically the same as someone diagnosed with stage 4 cancer; untouchable. While this is a huge obstacle, there are avenues including simply negotiating with the hospital directly to help reduce costs.

If you have never been a parent or done the research, it can be truly astonishing to learn how much it will cost to raise children over the span of an eighteen year period.

When you’re met with a financial crisis, don’t lose yourself to panic or apathy. Get proactive, and you can get through it.