Family Money Adventure

Kevin Payne is a freelance writer specializing in personal finance and travel. His work has been featured in Forbes and Credit Karma. He is a regular contributor to Student Loan Planner, FinanceBuzz, and Club Thrifty. Kevin is the budget and family travel expert behind FamilyMoneyAdventure.com. Kevin lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife and four kids. His spare time is spent exploring Northeast Ohio and planning family vacations.

One of our family’s favorite activities is attending plays and musicals. Whether we take all of the kids or it’s just my wife and me on a date night, we always love our time at the theater. Clevel... Read more

My family spent time this past summer exploring Washington D.C. and Ocean City, Maryland. A few days into our trip, I was already thinking about and planning trips for next summer. My wife thought I w... Read more

Another summer is quickly coming to an end with the start of the new school year upon us. New #2 pencils freshly sharpened. First day of school outfits purchased. For some, it’s the introduction to ... Read more

This past Saturday night, our family got the opportunity to check out The Cleveland Orchestra as they opened their latest summer season at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. This year marks the 5... Read more

Summer is a time for all of us to slow down, catch our breath, and enjoy a good book. Whether at home, on the back patio or sitting poolside on vacation, summer reading is one of the best parts of sum... Read more

Does your family like to visit zoos? How about museums or science centers? Our family loves going to the zoo, but for a family of 6, the costs add up quickly. That's why we have had a membership at th... Read more

Last month, I sent my wife and two older kids on an adventure to New York City for spring break, while I took off a couple days from work to hang out with our younger two2 kids. Instead of sitting aro... Read more

Have you ever dreamed of the possibilities of something incredible happening to you before you started a new adventure? Have you ever looked ahead on your life path, hoping that it would lead you to c... Read more