Rachel Morgan Cautero

finance + parenting #freelance #editor + #writer | @nyuniversity alum | mom | #Binders

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Want to maximize your tax credits as a parent this tax season? Read my latest via @WhatToExpect https://t.co/RwqCm5nhMN

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We Stick to the One Kid’s Sports Rule—Here’s How It Helps Us Avoid Over-Scheduling. Read via @TheEverymom https://t.co/89LWvQyCHZ

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My husband is a saver, and I'm a spender. He buys everything at Costco or Walmart, while I occasionally splurge on a luxury item or really good skincare. Here's how we gon the same page with our finances. https://t.co/lmJNUFgjbF

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My Child Still Sucks Their Thumb—Here’s Why I’m Not Making Them Quit. Read more via @TheEverymom https://t.co/E5kTObvlPd

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I have no inner monologue. I was shocked when I found out others do.
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Preparing for a new baby means assembling a crib, installing a car seat, and washing all those impossibly small outfits. But make sure your little one is covered under your family’s health insurance. Read more via @TheEverymom https://t.co/UZ66vHP74o

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I never thought I'd leave the Northeast, but moving to the Florida suburbs has its perks — mostly for my wallet. Read my latest via @BusinessInsider https://t.co/BAOpPlt29q

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I have no inner monologue. I was shocked when I found out others do. Read my latest for @businessinsider I have no inner monologue. I was shocked when I found out others do.

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Thanks to our awesome panelists: @Jaimi_SAHMSG, @DebbiKing, @RachelMorganCau, @MommyTalkShow, @BeverlyHarzog, @Rod_Griffin, @Jennifer_wWhite, and @Teena_LaRo LaRo for taking the time to share your expertise! #CreditChat

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Thanks for following along with me as a panelist in the @Experian #CreditChat! As always, check out my recent financial work at https://t.co/nymylROpOg.

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Q10: If we have something yummy on hand to cook, we’re less tempted to grab something quick on the way home or order a pizza. Involving your kids in the prep + cooking of meals is another great way to get the family on board with healthy + budget-friendly eating.

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Q9: Repeating recipes + having some basic ingredients on hand is a good place to start. Preparing a large dinner 1-2 nights a week + freezing the leftovers for another night is another way to reduce food waste.

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Q7: #HelloFresh + the #Walmart delivery apps are my go-tos. Placing a weekly order of essentials + then planning a weekly lineup for meals has taken the guesswork out of food shopping + saved us money.

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Q6: BOGOs, weekly sales + shopping in bulk are three great ways to save on grocery costs. Store loyalty cards are another way to cut cost if you’re a brand loyalist.

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Q5: Meal planning has a ton of benefits, from consolidating grocery trips to eliminating impulse buying to reducing food waste. These services to do the legwork for me – but be sure to price it out first to make sure it’s cost-effective for your family!

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Q4: Since having kids, we’ve had to adjust our grocery shopping habits. Meal planning, choosing generic items, shopping seasonally + signing up for loyalty programs are some big ways to save.

More on how to save money on groceries: https://t.co/vzFGbvhLgg

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Q3: Though the rising cost of groceries has slowed in recent months, many consumers are still feeling the pinch. Shop #BOGO sales, clip digital coupons ahead of time, or save both time + money by placing your weekly grocery order online + springing for delivery.
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Q2: Make a list of your family’s go-to meals, then rotate them weekly. Aim to combine ingredients, shop your own pantry + even make staple items yourself.

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Q1: Effective meal planning can save you money by cutting down on food waste, extra trips to the grocery store + can eliminate the urge to get takeout in a time crunch, which is even more costly.

Read how I save $10k a year here. https://t.co/zwxIC1uG0n

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I Thought My Kid Had a Unique Name—Then it Started Popping up Everywhere. Read my latest via @TheEverymom https://t.co/rys8T0tbly