Resources for At Home Parents

Being an "at-home" parent requires a lot of time, energy and dedication. Here are some great resources designed to help support and encourage your journey!

The Cost of Working versus Staying at Home - an interesting article by Jonni McCoy.

Budget Calculator - calculates monthly and annual discretionary (spendable) income.

Online Budget Guide - Larry Burkett (author of many financial planning books) offers an online budget guide. Enter your yearly income, tithe and taxes, and it will suggest how much of the remaining money should be spent where. Very helpful tool!

How Much Does Mom Really Make? - a useful tool for calculating the costs of working versus the costs of staying at home. Offers tips for those considering leaving the workforce.

Credit Card Minimum Payment Calculator - How expensive will it be to make minimum payments only on your monthly credit card statements? It may be more than you think!

for fun - Personality I.D. Assessment - This is pretty interesting; it definitely nailed my personality!

What's It Worth to Reduce My Spending? - Did you know that you can save $200 a month just by putting off that new car purchase for a while?

Helping Your Children Understand Budgeting - The CIBC Budget Plan helps put money in perspective for kids. Useful for helping them understand why your presence at home means a little belt-tightening, and why it's worth it.