Ellie Kay

Why pay more when you can have a great holiday and easily spend less? Here are five smart money moves to keep you on budget during the holidays and year-round.

Doing the single-mom thing while worrying about my spouse's safety will at times create so much tension that the thought of plowing through the week without help is almost too much to bear.

It's wise to start putting away money for college early.

The first step in teaching kids about money is to model a lifestyle of financial stewardship before them.