families

Poverty is growing in the recession, with nearly 40 million Americans living at or below the official poverty level in 2008. That figure includes more than 14 million children and a growing class of "working poor."

USA Today has been following seven "Frugal Families," who they've teamed with "industry experts" to help them save money. What they've learned and done hasn't, so far, been earth-shattering. But how can this help your budget? Here's an evaluation of some of their tips and tricks (with the best...

There's nothing like a feel-good story that's based on the most manipulated of statistics.Salary.com says stay-at home moms would earn $117k per year if they were compensated for everything they bring to the table. The survey calculated Mom's market value by studying pay levels for 10 jobs titles...

Any parent can tell you that finding a good daycare for your child is a giant pain. Once you've figured out how you'll work it into your budget, you shop around for a long time looking for the perfect place, and then when you've narrowed it down, you spend months on a waiting list just to see if...