For those who aren’t aware, Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. Begin panic mode if your significant other has high expectations. Thankfully, Valentine’s Day puts more emphasis on the romantic gestures over the dollar amount spent on a gift. Still, you need to put in the effort. Here’s how to woo your significant […]
“Are we there yet?” “No!” I used to get a kick out of The Simpson’s Ride commercial each time it aired on television. But when my oldest son began to ask this question repeatedly on an extended road trip, it suddenly wasn’t so funny anymore. In fact, I felt like Homer cruising down the highway, […]
In some cases it’s actually better to forgo buying in bulk.
In personal finance, there are two key tenets to building wealth: spending less and earning more. In theory these concepts may seem rudimentary but in reality they can be complex things to maneuver. If they were easy, many of us would be in a better position financially and there would be less problems related to […]
When I look back on my childhood, some of the memories I cherish the most are the times my parents made an extra effort to make certain experiences special. It’s those kinds of memories that I want my kids to be able to look back on and smile. I’m not talking about expensive trips to the […]
It can be hard to say NO to our kids. I know that sometimes I feel bad when I tell my son that I won’t buy something for him, or that he can’t go to an event that costs money. However, telling your kids NO can create situations in which you teach them valuable money lessons. Since you want […]
