Essential Financial Tips for New Parents

Hi there — and welcome to Parental Pennies!

I’m so glad you’re here. My family and I moved to the United States about five years ago, and we’ve since made our home here in beautiful Colorado. Life here has been full of new beginnings, breathtaking mountains, and a few budgeting lessons along the way!

In July 2023, we welcomed our first baby — and everything changed. Parenthood has been incredible, but it also brought some of the biggest financial and lifestyle adjustments of our lives. From unexpected medical bills to balancing childcare and career goals, I quickly realized that life changes are real, and financial changes are even more real.

That’s why I created Parental Pennies — a space to share what I’ve learned, what I’m still learning, and the tools that help us manage money while raising a family.

Here, you’ll find:

• Family budgeting and saving tips that actually work.
• Real-life stories about parenthood and personal finance.
• Simple guides to help you spend smarter, plan better, and stress less.

My hope is that Parental Pennies becomes a place where parents — especially those navigating new lives in the U.S. or adjusting to family growth — feel supported, informed, and encouraged.

💚 Here’s to building financial peace, one penny (and diaper) at a time.

— From our home in Colorado,
The Parent Behind Parental Pennie