No matter what culture you come from, there are at least a couple of big life events that you celebrate with your family. Whether we’re talking about weddings, quinceañeras or bar mitzvahs, it seems like these family celebrations just keep getting bigger and bigger. The budget for the average wedding in the U.S. is just […]
For some of us, the Christmas gift for ourselves this holiday season is just as important as any (in fact, I suggested this as one of the 32 holiday shopping tips). If you fall into that category, consider the following before making that order. Get Something That Lasts Build quality and durability is important but […]
Everyone seems to say that Christmas is a pretty expensive holiday but I keep reminding them that nothing is ever expensive unless we choose it to be. Christmas can be fun, eventful and frugal all at the same time. Let me share with you some of the activities that you can consider in the next […]
With headlines all over about the financial mess and how bad the economic is (and will be), many of us feel a sense of doubt about the future. Thanksgiving is coming up, and it’s easy to feel less excited about the idea of celebration when our retirement savings, investments and emergency funds depleting every day. […]
