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About Smart Family Money
I'm Cindy, creator of Smart Family Money. I live in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio with my husband, 10-year-old daughter, and 9-year-old son. When my daughter was born in 2008, I quit my job and fulfilled my dream of becoming a stay-at-home mom. After a few months of living on one salary, we realized we were barely making it from paycheck to paycheck. It became clear that something had to change with our finances! I ... Read More about About Smart Family Money
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