Tag Archives: contributions
401(k) contributions
Should I pause my 401(k) contributions and divert the money to an emergency fund? If you don’t save for emergencies and a major financial shock occurs — and it will — you’ll probably rely on debt to bail yourself out. … Continue reading
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Tagged 401(k), budget, contributions, credit cards, debt, emergency, financial emergency, money, retirement
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Only Handle It Once
Teach OHIO—Only Handle It Once. Dirty plates skip the sink and go right into the dishwasher. Coats come off, bypass the living room chair, and go straight onto a hook or hanger. Boxes are emptied and go into recycling. A … Continue reading
Family Contributions
To make chores seem like not such a…well, chore, stop calling them that. Instead, they become “family contributions.” Teach your 2-year-old to collect dirty clothes into a basket. Have your 7-year-old water the plants. Give older kids first picks from … Continue reading
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Tagged children, chores, cleaning, contributions, declutter, drill sergeant, family, family contributions, house cleaning, laundry, Organization, parenting, responsibilities, team work
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Real Life of an MSW 