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This is a contributed post.   Tourism in Hawaii is booming again. In July 2022, the number of visitors to the Hawaiian Islands totaled 919,154 — a 92.4% recovery from July 2019. With most accommodation options open and attractions in full swing again, you can make your dream come true, take that long-awaited trip, and have the perfect Hawaiian vacation with your kids. Of course, traveling with children is anything but simple, especially when you’re a single parent. That’s why it’s crucial to maximize convenience, safety, and cost-efficiency where possible. If you’re going to visit Hawaii with your children, one of the…

A few years ago, I was a financial counselor for a credit union. My role was to help members who were denied loans and lines of credit to learn how to manage their finances better. Part of the re-application process was to work with me to learn how to budget, read their credit reports, build up savings, and more so they can develop long-term healthy financial practices, and grow their credit score. After working with me and meeting other financial conditions, they were eligible to re-apply for credit.  During that time, I worked with a variety of families across demographics…