Holiday Spending When There Are No Kids in the Family

When my sister became the youngest cousin to become an adult, we officially entered a twilight zone: all the grandkids in the family were adults, but none of us had our own children.

The Holiday Costs of Going from Single to Family Lady in 2 Years

Between the holiday seasons of 2014 and 2016, I made the dramatic jump from girlfriend to stepmom (with preteens) in a new (much larger) home.

Do You Have a Separate Budget Line Item for Thanksgiving Dinner?

When I made my November budget, I asked myself whether I should make a separate line item for Thanksgiving dinner or whether I should roll the total up into groceries.

Call for Pitches: The Holidays

We’re approaching The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (YMMV), which means I am looking for pitches on holidays and money.