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Posts by Christine Ryan Jyoti
What’s the Real Cost of Your Smartphone?
It costs us a mint, and may be affecting our health, our relationships—even our children’s safety. More
Insider Tips: The Best Loyalty Programs for Your Buck
The average American belongs to 18 rewards programs, but which ones make it worth the added weight on your key chain? More
Kids Hate Spring Cleaning? One Mom’s Time-Tested Tricks
I hope spring cleaning together teaches my children some key life lessons: responsibility, frugality, hard work. More
Do You Need to Pay for Preschool?
So many of us pay the asking price, but is that cost really necessary? Is preschool really all that important? More
How Real Kids Save: Meet the 6-Year-Old Who Socked Away $2,400
We spoke with savers-in-training and their parents for a peek at how kids of all ages are learning to save. More
The Most Surprising Childhood Expense at Every Age
Think having a kid is costly today? Real parents share the expenses that have surprised them at every stage. More
13 Things Not to Buy for Your Kid
Save money by avoiding wasteful spending on these 13 things. Trust us, you’ll thank us later! More
Money Mic: Why I Sometimes Regret Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
After earning multiple degrees, this mom gave it all up to be a stay-at-home mom, and she regrets the decision every day. Find out how she veered so far from her goals. More
