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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

Family Balance Sheet

Since March of 2020, over $1300 has been transferred into my daughters’ 529 College Savings Accounts. In the grand scheme of college tuition, $1300 barely makes a dent, however, that was just the first 18 months, and we have another 9 years before my youngest graduates from college. 108 Months X $72 = $7,776!

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Enter the Huggies® Little Hands, Big Plans Essay Contest for a Chance to Win $5000!

Saving Cents With Sense

At my baby shower for my baby girl, I asked all the guests to write a special note to her, as a keepsake for her. Can you imagine what you could give to your child for $5000? Helping to pay for a private school, their first car, or even starting that ever important college fund – a $5000 can go a long way.

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15 Books to Read Before They Hit Theaters in 2015

Saving With Shellie

I always love to read the book before I see the movie, this list should give you a great head start. #1 What It’s About: A young man, Quentin, and his four friends, embark upon the road trip of their lives to find the missing girl next door. What It’s About: A small town girl is caught between dead-end jobs. 1 Mortdecai.

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