I remember them so vividly – a gorgeous pair of pink Nike running shoes. I wanted them so badly! They were my ticket to coolness, to being like the other girls. But my parents, working their way up from middle class into upper middle class, had different priorities. They said “no” to the brand name […]
Do you always need brand name stuff or can you settle with generics? It’s a battle that rages throughout the strip malls, supermarkets and boutiques. And chances are, you’re already fighting for one side or the other. Brand names are armed with “reputation,” aesthetic appearance and sought after trends. Generic brands are at bargain prices, […]
Let’s borrow a term from economics. Do you tend towards looking at your finances in a macro (big picture) or a micro (bottom up) way? In other words, do you just worry about the direction of your assets and overall numbers, or do you look at every little expense separately?
Please welcome Vered, who will be posting here regularly on financial matters with a mom’s perspective. Let her know what you think of her first article by leaving a comment below! With the movie ‘Sex and The City 2’ playing in theaters now, I can’t help but remember the episode where Carrie has to vacate […]
No matter how much you make, you can probably find a way to spend it. But if financial freedom is your goal, it’s important to keep trying to achieve better financial results. Simply being more aware of your spending is sometimes enough, though not always effective. The way I try to analyze my spending in […]
Not everyone is lucky. A Long Time Reader Writes: I am an older single female, living alone in a small, yet expensive apartment. I am on disability leave from work and don’t get enough to live on, and make too much to qualify for food stamps. I am on budget for the electric bill, and […]
