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By Andrea Pokorny

Andrea Pokorny is the founder of MainstreamMom.com where she provides moms with expert tools and resources to pay off debt and create financial security. Get her weekly email for quick tips on managing your money and get her free workbook, 7 Simple Strategies to Take the Stress Out of Money Management.

We are disillusioned to believe there is money to spend, if there is money in the checkbook. Hey look, after all the bills, we still have $115 left… let’s go out for dinner! Unless we are actively managing our money, this thinking ca ... Read more...
I’m a total sucker for sales pages and it may even be safe to say I am a marketing addict. Hey, first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. Creating an online business doesn’t come naturally for anyone. There’s a ton of stuff we d ... Read more...
The idea of organizing finances with a pen and paper is so archaic. Paying for everything in cash, that’s history. Imagine if there were no cr ... Read more...
When it comes to numbers, I'm an absolute idiot. My husband will toss around percentages and fractions and I'll be like, "oh yeah, whatever... that means nothing to me, tell me in real English." So, when it comes to budgeting our money, you c ... Read more...
The holiday season has come to a close. Everyone is a few pounds heavier and their wallets are a bit lighter. It's the time for fresh starts and new beginnings. Goals, resolutions, even new habits are on the horizon. You see it everywhere...< ... Read more...
It's no surprise money causes friction among married couples. In a study of married couples, 70% reported some kind of money problems. Many couples fight about money. Learning to speak about money and money problems can make a marriag ... Read more...
To me, giving too many presents is like having too much money. How could either be a bad thing? As long as your heart and intentions are in the right place, what's the big deal? Growing up, we'd be lucky to get a new pair of ... Read more...