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Family Financial Planning

Jan 22, 2018 06:13PM ● By Nikki Ducas

It’s a new year and time for setting goals. Typically, we decide to lose a few pounds or to hit the gym. This year, why not set financial goals for yourself and your family and meet with a...

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How to Cut Corners and Be Generous During the Holidays

Nov 30, 2017 09:47PM ● By Nikki Ducas

A bit of creativity can really go a long way when trying to cut the dollar bill’s corner during the holidays. Setting realistic budgets and keeping yourself in check is rewarding. Realizing you...

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When to Shop for Holiday Bargains and How to Save Even More Money

Oct 31, 2017 09:49AM ● By Nikki Ducas

Why leave cash in the store? Holiday bargains are to be found, it’s just a matter of when and where to shop. When you are planning your shopping, consider waiting for these dates and save: Nov 24...

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Budgeting Your Kids Screen Time

Sep 26, 2017 09:08PM ● By Nikki Ducas

Today’s parents are the first generation to be challenged with raising their children in a completely different digital environment than how they grew up. Twenty-first century children are being...

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The Economics of Youth Sports

Aug 31, 2017 12:42PM ● By Nikki Ducas

The cost associated with youth sports have increased significantly since I was a kid, along with the commitment that many sports now require (multiple practices, travel, and equipment). As a...

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Why I Chose to Homeschool

Jul 31, 2017 08:10PM ● By Nikki Ducas

The opportunity was there and I took a leap of faith to homeschool my eldest in second grade. It was not before much thought and consideration that I finally sent in our letter of intent to the...

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Family Time Doesn't Have to Cost Money

Jun 29, 2017 11:56AM ● By Nikki Ducas

NIKKI DUCASMost everyday family activities in our house don’t cost much money but keep our children asking to do them over and over again. Here are five ways we have fun and keep our costs...

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3 Ways to Save on Holiday Travel

May 31, 2017 07:45AM ● By Nikki Ducas

Summer vacations are just getting started and many of us are already thinking about our travel plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Savvy planning will definitely reduce stress around the...

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Is Your Home Costing You Money?

Apr 30, 2017 08:16PM ● By Nikki Ducas

Ways to Save on Energy Bills When we moved to Fredericksburg, we bought what we thought was just going to be our starter home; a little fixer upper that we’d sell when we had kids. Well 13 years...

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Buying Stocks for Kids

Mar 31, 2017 06:08PM ● By Nikki Ducas

Have you ever bought stocks for your kids? If you answered no, you are not alone and you are actually in the majority of parents I asked. Don’t read me wrong, buying stocks for kids is a great way...

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