7 Helpful Tips for College Freshman
Right now, thousands of almost-freshmen are preparing to attend college. While it is is tempting to buy a bunch of decor and try to spruce things up in your dorm room or apartment, it might not...
View Article5 Mistakes to Avoid When Helping Your Elderly Parents with Finances
My parents aren’t exactly elderly yet, so I’m not terribly worried about how they’re doing with money. However, before my grandfather died I saw what an impact his diminishing judgment had on my...
View ArticleProductivity Tips and Tools for Stay at Home Moms
Many years ago, before I quit my job to become a stay at home mom to my first child, I had visions of leisurely days at home. Sure, I’d spend a little time cleaning the house, [...]Recommended For...
View ArticleKeeping Your Family Peace After Your Death
You hear about it all the time. A family patriarch passes away, and the man’s children suddenly begin arguing about how to handle the estate. Who inherits what? Is the executor of the will really doing...
View ArticleDo You Share Financial Information with Your Family?
The personal finance blogosphere has a history of sharing information about finances. This includes information about net worth, as well as sources of income and regular expenses. I’ve never got too...
View ArticleTeaching Your Child the Value of Patience when Spending Money
For a couple of months, my 10-year-old son has been saving his allowance, and the money he earns doing other things, up for a specific Lego set extension. (Before he can save up for those types...
View Article4 Ways to Save Money on Braces and Orthodontics
My children are “blessed” with big teeth and small mouths. Their teeth are healthy and strong and seemingly resistant to cavities, which is good. But their teeth are way too big to fit into their small...
View ArticleGet the Most Out of Your Health Insurance Before the Year Ends
Open enrollment time is upon us and that means you are finding out that premiums, deductibles and co-pays are probably on the rise. In some cases, benefits are shrinking as well. Many new health...
View ArticleHow to Lower College Costs and Avoid Student Loan Debt
The increasing cost of college tuition has many wondering if it is really possible to pay for a degree without the help of student loans. With outstanding student loan debt now surpassing credit card...
View ArticleDo You Hide Money from Your Spouse?
One of the more interesting things I read recently on Forbes had to do with whether or not you should have a “secret” fund of money in case of divorce. The author, Jeff Landers, looked at...
View ArticleWould You Put Off Marriage for Financial Reasons?
One of the major life milestones that our society still encourages is marriage. The idea of marriage as a cornerstone of society is one that has been around for millennia. However, these days it seems...
View Article8 Ways to Lower Pet Care Costs
Having a pet can bring great joy, laughter and comfort to all around. Unfortunately, they can also mean additional, even unexpected, expenses in today’s already tough economy. According to the ASPCA,...
View ArticleTips for Lending Money to Family and Friends
Mixing money and family typically is not an advisable financial move. All too often personal feelings get tangled up in a web of financial burdens and it can be a very unpleasant and potentially...
View ArticleHow to Talk to Your Partner About Money
We all hate the money talk. Whether you are working out the details of your financial lives before you commit, or whether you have been in a committed relationship for years, talking about money always...
View ArticleHandling the Emotions of Helping Your Parents
There’s a great Friends episode where Joey’s Dad is having an affair and his Mom knows about it. Joey gets really upset and thinks his Dad should end the affair and be reconciled to his wife....
View ArticleCan You Afford to Be a Single Income Family
Life has a way of changing long-held opinions. I used to vehemently state that I would not want to stay home with my children (who did not exist at the time) because I needed adult interaction...
View Article3 Financial Implications for Stay at Home Parent
Many people will tell you that being a parent is rewarding and interesting work. Indeed, many people insist that, even though having children is difficult, it also offers a great deal of fulfillment....
View Article4 Ways to Save Money on Braces and Orthodontics
My children are “blessed” with big teeth and small mouths. Their teeth are healthy and strong and seemingly resistant to cavities, which is good. But their teeth are way too big to fit into their small...
View Article3 Common Financial Problems for Couples
When you consider combining your finances, it is important to make sure you are ready for the issues that can come with couple finance. There are a number of pitfalls that can trip up even the...
View ArticleHow to Teach My Teenager Frugality
Today, a lot of kids are raised in homes where they have access to money, cars and gadgets....Recommended For You:What to do After College if You Can't Find a JobDeciding to Homeschool Our Children and...
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