Tips, Tricks + Inspiration

Rich Living
Teach your kids—and yourself—about money management with a little assistance from our financial experts

Saving Money

We've got a few simple tips and strategies to help you more than $5,000 per year! Whether you put that toward vacation, your kid's college fund, or your 401K, it's all a bonus.

Back to Work

There's always a reason not to go after you've taken time off to be home with the kids. But now, whether those kids are in school for full days or your family's finances demand it, you may just want a plan for re-entry. Here it is, no matter what your situation.

How to Buy and Sell Used Children's Items

Find out how to save some cash by purchasing gently used children's gear and selling your kids' unneeded items.

Budgeting For Baby

How much does it really cost to have a baby? Find out how to financially prepare for your bundle of joy.

Average Cost of Baby

Do you have to be financially responsible before having a baby? Yes, but only to a point.

Plan Your Family Budget

These days, even the most willy-nilly of spenders are using the b word. So grab a pay stub. How much do you take home after taxes and 401(k) contributions?

Money Matters

While attempting to teach her kids fiscal responsibility, a self-described financial cretin is forced to confront her own fears about money and its power.

Home Equity Loans

How to take out a home-equity loan—while safely keeping a roof over your heads.

Bucks in a Row

Simple financial tips to help you get the most out of your money.

Keeping Up With Our Parents

A new book explores why we're so much worse off financially than our parents were.

Financial Infidelity

Why wives sneak, lie, and cheat to cover up their spending habits.

Nesting

Share ideas with our editors and each other in our nursery and kid-friendly design blog

House Tours

Get inspiration from readers' homes around the world

Decorating Tips

Ideas and galleries from professional designers and our readers

Kids' Bedrooms

Take a look at a variety of children's bedroom designs.
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