Uh-oh, Mommy, do you need a time out? According to the Daily Mail, you’re probably in the majority of parents who have been very naughty—they’ve been stealing money from their children…. More
Study Says Today’s Kids Really Are Lazy and Greedy
It’s common for each generation of parents to look at their kinds and wonder, “We weren’t that bad at that age, were we?” A research team at San Diego State University set out to look into that question and found no, we weren’t actually that bad. … More
Life Without Your Spouse: Are You Insured?
A week ago a good friend’s husband died suddenly and tragically. In addition to grieving, she now had the task of planning a funeral and scrambling to get together money to bury him. Yes, despite them being fairly successful, they were without life insurance. According to Money Central, 35 million American households are without insurance and 11 million include children under the age of 18…. More
Debt Parties – A New Reason To Jam!
These are all common reasons why people design evites and spend money to celebrate landmark moments in their life. But what about throwing a party because you paid off a major debt? I would imagine the goal here is to celebrate your financial success while not going overboard and ending up in debt again…. More
Setting a Budget and Sticking to It
It’s a new year and just like most parents around the globe, we’ve all set goals on our health and our family’s happiness. We’ve vowed to eat healthier, exercise more and even be kinder in our approach to others but what about our family’s financial well being?… More
Watch Your Check: How the Fiscal Cliff Affects You
After a lot of hubbub over the fiscal cliff, Congress finally passed a tax package on New Year’s Eve that cause a change in your paycheck…. More
Cool Finance Tips: The Birds, the Bees…and Credit
Turning 18 opens up a world of opportunity for your children. How well informed they are about new opportunities can make all the difference in their ability to make smart decisions. For many teens, opening their first credit card account is exciting. The freedom of not relying on Mom and Dad for money is alluring. However, children generally lack the foresight required to understand the long-term impact of having poor credit. … More
