Teaching children about money and budgeting are some of the most difficult lessons for me to teach them. Not only are these topics extremely diverse and complex, but children are fairly impetuous creatures and want everything right away. Seeing down …
Have you ever wanted to just get in the car and explore? I recently wrapped up a bucket list including things I want to do over the next few years and one of them was a cross-country road trip. Coincidentally, …
Let’s face it. We are all busy! Some more than others and it can vary day to day. But being “busy” isn’t a good enough excuse to not talk about your household budget with your partner. After all, if we …
It’s tax season! Nearly 8 out of 10 Americans get tax refunds according to CNN. A tax refund can feel like a giant payday for some people. Sometimes a tax refund is just money you overpaid the government. Sometimes, tax …
The average American has a liability of $38,000 in terms of personal loans, according to CNBC. While most might be on the verge of clearing their debt, the fact remains that this debt prevents them from gaining access to more …
Whether you have a family or not, summer can be chock full of good times! But those good times can get pretty expensive if you don’t plan ahead of time. Which is why purchasing some of your summer supplies now …
Last year I shared on this blog that my husband and I became homeowners which is a goal I’ve had for some time now. I also mentioned that we’ll be spending much more money as homeowners than we were renting. …
Whether we like it or not, there comes a time where we are in the market for new furniture. I don’t like it any more than the next person, but sometimes the couch has seen its last leg and the …
Have you ever thought about banking online? I switched to an online bank a few years ago and never looked back. Online banking is convenient and it’s often more affordable. Most online banks don’t charge nearly as many fees that …
It may only be February, but spring break will be here before we know it. I know that my kids always look forward to doing something, anything, during this week off. It can get pretty expensive if you wait until …
