Family Matters
What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Spend a Lot: Your Baby Money-Saving Guide
We all know that having kids isn’t cheap. And if you’re about to have your first, you may understandably want to buy them all the finest things that the world has to offer. I am […]
How to Help Loved Ones Dealing With Post-Traumatic Stress
The month of June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. If you or a loved one think you may be struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), it is important to keep an […]
How My 11-Year Old Taught Me the Value of Saving More Than Money
Every spring brings on the frenzy of cleaning. Tidying up, refreshing those things that will remain in the home and beginning new habits and springtime traditions. One yearly binge for me is my kids’ room. […]
How to Transition Your Children From Magic Receivers to Magic Makers at the Holidays
I wake from sleep, just a little. A wave of recognition rolls through my body like a swarm of electric butterflies. “SANTA CLAUS CAME!” I climb out of bed and run into my little brother’s […]
How to Start Smart Savings Habits With Your Grade Schooler
When my son was about 6, he asked me if we could go out for pizza at his favorite restaurant. We had already been out to dinner that week, so I said to him, “I […]
Secrets to Raising Money Smart Kids
Picture it: Your 28-year-old son stops by with a “proposal” for you. He reveals he is two months behind on his rent, has maxed out his credit cards and is behind on the minimum payments, […]