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  By Jeff Cooper A big part of being frugal is having good money management skills. Still, another significant aspect is having good time management. The saying time is money is around for a reason, right? Making the most of our time is an essential part of all things finance. Good time management during the week will allow you to prosper not only at your 9-5 but also at any side hustles. Weekends are a great time to have fun, rest, be active, get going on a side hustle or, you know, be social (frugally, of course). Below are some...

Whether you’re dating your boyfriend / girlfriend or spouse, it’s always nice to change things up. It’s easy for us to get stuck in our bubble of eating at our favorite restaurants and visiting the same spots. I’m guilt of it but if you want to keep things interesting, you’ve to go explore and do things that you don’t always do. Dating doesn’t have to be expensive and some of the free things to do in Dallas is the best way to learn more about the person you are dating. I’ve found lots of fun activities around Dallas that will...

529 Plans are a critical part of the four pillars of paying for college. 529s are named after a section of the tax code, just like 401(k)s. Stupid, I know, but that's the way these things work. What they should have been called was “The Tax Break for the Rich”, because that's what they are. Or at least, the tax break for the high-earners, which isn't necessarily the same thing as the tax break for the high-net-worthers. Why is it the tax break for the rich? We'll get to that, but first, 529 plan basics.   What Is a 529...

As British author, illustrator, and education ambassador Andrew Hammond knows well, there is often a trade-off when working freelance in the creative sector. While it can provide far more freedom and personal satisfaction than the typical 9-5, it comes with a certain degree of uncertainty about where things will lead. As Doug Shields finds, however, it’s not so much the outcome but the creative act itself that drives Andrew. Having ‘worked his passage’ within the industry, and having built up a dedicated fan-base for his creations, big things could be just around the corner. Even so, Andrew’s focus remains on...

Have you reached that milestone that nearly every parent dreads? No matter how prepared you are, no matter how long you've been putting off accepting it, you have to finally face the fact that your child is ready to drop their nap. Since infancy you were likely using that break in the day for a little "me" time, but luckily that doesn't need to stop with the end of daily naps. Implementing a quiet time in your day has tremendous benefits for you and your child. Although they may be done sleeping, that doesn't mean that they can't have a...