Family Spending

Parents Struggle To Pay For Lavish Proms Despite Recession

nytimes.com | CHRISTINE HAUGHNEY | Posted 06.01.2009 | Business


So the Rescotts are trying to help their daughter pay for the prom while bracing for what lies ahead: more job uncertainty, along with bills for Linds...

Thrifty Families "A Major Reason The Downturn May Not Soon End": WSJ

Wall Street Journal | Kelly Evans | Posted 02.06.2009 | Business


BOISE, Idaho -- Rick and Noreen Capp recently reduced their credit-card debt, opened a savings account and stopped taking their two children to restau...