Kris Ann Valdez

My husband had $20,000 in student loan debt, while I graduated debt-free. I care more about my kids avoiding debt than where they go to college.

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I wanted my family of five to travel more, so I created budgeting strategies to take more vacations. I know when to splurge and when to save.

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We talk openly about money in front of our kids. My parents practiced financial transparency when I was growing up, and it's served me well.

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Krisann Valdez paid off her $150,000 mortgage six years ago. She says the peace of mind is great, but she regrets not putting more into investments.

My large family uses a healthshare, but I wanted to explore the marketplace. The plans looked affordable, but I then realized they won't work for us.

I never thought my family would need SNAP benefits. I was grateful for the help when my husband was laid off right after I had our third kid.