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It can always be an emotional or difficult time when you are financially struggling. Being unsure of your money can create new anxieties or pressures. But how is this felt when you have children? What do you keep purchasing even when everyone seems to be stressed? Join the discussion<\/a> to discover what others are living with and without!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It can always be an emotional or difficult time when you are financially struggling. Being unsure of your money can create new anxieties or pressures. But how is this felt when you have children? What do you keep purchasing even when everyone seems to be stressed? 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