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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

What I spend on Christmas: 'I would imagine that my total will be about 2,000 and the majority of my budget will be on my own kids'

Christmas is just around the corner and while we all try to buy things early to help spread the cost, it still adds up to the same amount in the end as Lucy Nevins knows too well. She estimates that she won't get much change from €2,000 over the festive season as she buys gifts for family and friends, and stocks up the cupboards with treats to cater for visitors and her own family.
Digital life
Retirement
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Eoin McGee answers: 'I'm in my forties and adding AVCs of almost 1,000 per month to my pension. Is it worth the sacrifice? Should I just enjoy life now?

Public servants face retirement after 15 years with a pension and ongoing AVC payments.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
6 months ago

People are commiserating over 'Maycember': Why this month has families feeling financially strapped

The term "Maycember" reflects rising expenses for families in May, similar to holiday pressures, due to various events and increased costs.
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Cost of raising children shoots up putting huge pressure on families

Raising a child now costs families €15,000 annually, reflecting a 39% increase in the past decade.
Parenting
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

We're In Our 20s With $375K Saved. How Can We Make Sure Kids Don't Mess Up Our Finances?

Having kids significantly impacts financial planning, making it harder to save for retirement and other goals.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

We're Americans living in Europe and spend $70k living in a big city - do we have enough money saved to scale back from work?

"A 44-year-old Reddit user in Europe is reevaluating his retirement potential with a controversial €2.7 million in savings, considering his family's rising expenses and future income."
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

A baby store owner tells us why tariffs are pushing up the price of a popular stroller by $300

“Parents, get ready: It looks like it's going to get a lot more expensive to raise a family - and some places are already raising prices.”
NYC parents
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