Family finance

8 easy ways to quickly save for a family vacation

8 easy ways to quickly save for a family vacation

Forgot to save for your vacation? Use these simple money-saving techniques to stash cash quickly.

Shannon Lee Simmons

Can you afford a second baby?

Can you afford a second baby?

Calculating the cost of raising a second kid can be a harrowing experience. We did the math.

Today's Parent

Covering your kids: Your guide to term life insurance

Covering your kids: Your guide to term life insurance

Jennifer Goldberg

Baby on a budget: 12 easy ways to save

Baby on a budget: 12 easy ways to save

Parenthood on a budget! These tips will help you save money while raising your little cutie.

Rhea Seymour

7 easy ways to teach your little kid about money

7 easy ways to teach your little kid about money

So when should you start teaching your kid about money? As soon as they're old enough not to eat it! Here are some ways to teach your toddler about money.

Julie Cazzin, MoneySense

10 simple ways to teach your school-age kid about money

10 simple ways to teach your school-age kid about money

It's time to toss the piggy bank and open a bank account instead. Here are some fun ways your kid can learn more about making and saving money.

Julie Cazzin, MoneySense

Parents asked by Canadian Revenue Agency to prove they actually have kids

Parents asked by Canadian Revenue Agency to prove they actually have kids

“If our kids haven’t existed for the past three and a half years, why the hell are we so tired?”

The Canadian Press

What to do if you're fired on maternity leave

What to do if you're fired on maternity leave

Think there is no chance you could get fired on maternity leave? Tammy Sutherland discovered that such ignorance does not equal bliss.

Tammy Sutherland

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

What looks like a simple, convenient transaction can carry unexpected risks. Follow these safety tips when selling baby items online.

Jaclyn Law

Does having a baby before 30 hurt your career?

Does having a baby before 30 hurt your career?

According to a recent study, researchers claim that it's better to wait: conceiving your first baby before 30 means you're missing out on income.

Katie Dupuis

Save money! 2015 family tax credits guide

Save money! 2015 family tax credits guide

It's tax time, which means it's time to read our easy guide to the 2015 family tax credits.

Tamar Satov

How much will I get from the Canada Child Benefit

How much will I get from the Canada Child Benefit

From the introduction of the Canada Child Benefit to scrapping those hockey and music lessons credits, six changes that will affect parents.

Romana King

4 awesome Canadian blogs about saving money

4 awesome Canadian blogs about saving money

When it comes to frugal tips and tricks, it pays to consult the pros. Here are the best blogs about saving money.

Anna Chorazyczewski

7 ways to save money on diapers

7 ways to save money on diapers

As a parent, you know diaper costs can really add up. Keep on budget and save money on diapers with these genius tips.

Kim Shiffman

How to ask for a pay raise — and get it

How to ask for a pay raise — and get it

Don't doubt your worth! Here's how to ask for a pay raise in five easy steps.

Shannon Lee Simmons

The debate: Should you invest in an RRSP or RESP?

The debate: Should you invest in an RRSP or RESP?

RRSP or RESP? Two dads state their case about which investment they're focusing on, and why.

Bruce Sellery

The cost of raising a special needs child

The cost of raising a special needs child

While Canadians enjoy their free healthcare, many parents of kids with special needs struggle to cover their costs.

Wendy Haaf

Free money (sort of): Watch for the extended Universal Child Care Benefit

Free money (sort of): Watch for the extended Universal Child Care Benefit

With the extended Universal Child Care Benefit, parents can expect a retroactive lump sum payment as early as July 20.

Stefania Di Verdi

Million-dollar babies: The cost of raising a child

Million-dollar babies: The cost of raising a child

From crushing daycare fees to saving for university, the cost of having kids is reaching astonishing new heights.

Tamsin McMahon

Kids and family finances: How much should you tell them?

Kids and family finances: How much should you tell them?

April 15 is Talk To Our Kids About Money Day. Parents reveal to Jennifer Pinarski how much they discuss family finances with their kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

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