Religious rites of passage are important to families, and should be a time of celebration and joy. But are they just turning into another expensive party?
Paying Down Debt With Gazelle Intensity? How Much Of An Emergency Fund Do You Need?
Should some families have a larger emergency fund than others? What is the right amount for your family to set aside in an emergency fund?
Which Method Is Best To Pay Off Debt: Lowest Balance To Highest Or Highest Interest To Lowest
When it comes to paying off debt, there are a variety of plans offered by various financial gurus. Which debt repayment plan is the best?
5 Things You Should Not Do If You Have Debt
If you have a significant amount of debt, there is no easy way around the fact that you must change your behavior to eradicate the problem.
8 Ways To Buy Organic Produce And Meat On A Budget
If you are concerned about the quality of the food you buy, you may want to consider buying organic. But can you find good produce and meats on a frugal budget?
Paying Down Debt Should Be Like Interval Training
Sometimes when you’re in the middle of paying off debt you start to burnout and need a break. Here’s why taking a break on debt repayment can be a good idea.
When Should You Stop Paying For Your Child’s Expenses?
An estimated 13.4% of adult children ages 24 to 35 are living at home with their parents. When should parents stop paying for their grown children’s expenses?
Why You May Want To Get A Life Insurance Policy Even If You Don’t Have Kids
There are reasons you may want to consider a life insurance policy even if you don’t have kids. Here are a few of them.
Is Multi-Generational Living For You? What Are The Pros And Cons?
With the tight economy, more and more families are finding themselves living in multi-generational households. Here are some pros and cons.
Mobile Wallet: Path To Future Financial Ruin?
Most Americans carry their cell phones everywhere, so there is great reason to be excited by technological advances such as a mobile wallet. Simply use your phone to pay everywhere you go and leave the credit cards and cash behind. Benefits Of The Mobile Wallet Even better, the mobile wallet offers many benefits that credit […]
Take Time As A Family To Evaluate What You Accomplished Last Year
Welcome 2012! January of a new year offers all of us a clean slate. Many blogs have been rife with suggestions for how to start the New Year on the right foot and make changes for the better with finances and diet, among other things. It is important to set new goals for yourself in […]
The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Book – A Review
Crystal Paine and her husband Jesse share their strategies for saving money in her new book, The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Book. Win a copy.
Consider Giving Your Spouse Gifts All Year Long
If you are frugal or digging out of debt, expensive gifts may not be an option. Instead consider these ways to show your spouse you care.
Love Your Children? Take Care Of Your Financial Health
Sometimes parents get so wrapped up in caring for their children that they forget to care for themselves, and for their financial health.
