by Cool Mom Team | Money Management
Let’s talk about credit scores—everyone’s favorite boring-but-important topic. If you’re a mom, you already have enough on your plate. The last thing you want is financial stress lurking in the background, especially when you’re thinking about big future expenses like...
by Cool Mom Team | Money Management
Let’s address the elephant in the room: anything involving bitcoin or crypto sounds intimidating. There’s jargon, dramatic headlines, and that one friend who won’t stop talking about “the blockchain.” It’s enough to make anyone back away slowly. But trying a bitcoin...
by Cool Mom Team | Money Management
Let’s talk about credit scores—the not-so-fun number that somehow manages to affect everything from interest rates to housing options, yet no one ever really explains until something goes wrong. If that’s where you’ve found yourself–we get it. And so...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech, Living, Money Management
We’ve been on the lookout for good budgeting apps, since so many of our readers are looking for ways to save money, budget better, or just be more mindful about how we spend and what we spend on. So we reached out to the editors at Apple to see their favorites,...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech, Holiday Gift Guide, Money Management, Shoppable
Alright moms, let’s talk holiday gifting and budgets — two things that love to fight each other this time of year. Because if you’re anything like the rest of us, you want to put truly good gifts under the tree… but you also want to avoid that January “what have I...
by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services, Kids, Money Management, Tips + Tricks
Saving a few extra dollars on products and experiences your family enjoys isn’t just nice—it’s necessary the way everyday costs keep creeping up these days. Let’s be honest, finding space in your budget for a date night or a family outing isn’t...
by Cool Mom Picks Deals Team | Cool Tech, Living, Money Management
We don’t usually get excited about wireless plans. But this one stopped us mid-scroll. Starting today, Mint Mobile is offering 12 months of unlimited data, talk, and text for $15/month. That’s $180 total for the whole year. No contracts. No bundles. Just an actual...
by Cool Mom Picks Deals Team | Kids, Living, Money Management, Tips + Tricks
Between phone plans, school clothes, baby gear, and the occasional “how is this audiobook $18?” moment, raising kids gets expensive fast. The good news? Some of our favorite brands are stepping up with kids savings programs offering great value....
by Cool Mom Picks Deals Team | Cool Tech, Money Management, Tips + Tricks
Managing a household budget doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Between bills, groceries, surprise school fundraisers, and the occasional “how did we spend that much at Target” moment, it can feel like your money’s running faster than you are. Here is where the...
by Cool Mom Picks Deals Team | Living, Money Management, Tips + Tricks
Spring usually starts with the usual reset – donating clothes, clearing out the random cabinet full of mismatched sippy cups, maybe even organizing your inbox. But it’s also a good time to look at the quiet stuff. The things that don’t take up space but somehow...
by Cool Mom Team | Money Management
Managing money doesn’t usually top the list of fun things to do, but we’ve found some tools that might just change that. With clever apps and games, saving, earning, and budgeting can feel less like a chore and more like an adventure. Whether you’re looking to save...
by Cool Mom Picks Deals Team | Living, Money Management, Tips + Tricks
Taking care of yourself and your family can sometimes feel like a balancing act. Luckily, there are high-quality, affordable wellness products out there that make it a bit easier. From skincare to wellness essentials, here’s a lineup of great picks that offer value...