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Raise your family the frugal way and discover a world of kid and baby bargains, affordable education and low-cost pet care.
Free and Nearly-Free Kids' Events
Take advantage of store-sponsored kids' events, and entertain your kids on the cheap.
Get More From Your Kids' Purchases
Kids can be expensive, but they don't have to leave you broke. Learn how to get more out of all of your kids' purchases with this round-up of kid-focused reward programs and promotions.
Kids' Birthday Clubs
Sign your child up for kids' birthday clubs, and watch the loot roll in.
Rent College Textbooks and Save
Switch from buying college textbooks to renting college textbooks and save.
Save on Back to School Clothes
8 ways to save on back to school clothes.
How to Save Money on Back to School Supplies
5 strategies to help you trim your school supply tab.
How to Find the Best Deals on Children's Clothing
Simple strategies to help you save on kids' clothes.
How to Consign Kids' Clothes, Toys and Books
Learn how to sell your gently used kids' stuff to consignment stores, and get the money that you need for future kids' purchases.
How to Set a Budget for a Family Tradition
Family time is important. Here's how to budget for a family vacation, special outing or some other tradition.
How to Cut the Cost of College Life
Ways to be frugal at college.
Advancing Money to Your Child
Allowance advances: good or bad?
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Fill out the FAFSA, and find out if you qualify for free higher education dollars.
BabyMint: Free College Savings
Sign up for BabyMint, and turn your everyday purchases into college savings.
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