“We need to talk about our finances.” Do these words strike fear in your heart? Would you rather do, literally, ANYTHING else? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Most couples cite money as one of the hardest things to talk about. Sometimes couples avoid it because they don’t want to fight. Other couples find it hard […]
Every year seems to go faster and get busier. Maybe it’s the age of our boys, but time seems to fly past so quickly. We are thankful that Thanksgiving and Christmas slow us down a bit to reflect on the great year we’ve had. But sometimes when you look back, you realize that some goals […]
If someone asked you to drain the ocean by scooping the water with a teaspoon, you’d probably pass. The task is too large and the tool too small to accomplish it … ever. A lot of people feel that way about their finances. They think what they make will never be large enough to cover […]
If we could write our 20 year-old selves a letter it would say, “Start now. Start saving for retirement. Even just a little.” We know it doesn’t sound fun or maybe even necessary to start saving for something so far off, but if you do, you will thank yourself some day. And that “some day” […]
In 2003, the United States Senate designated April as Financial Literacy for Youth Month. In March 2004 the Senate unanimously passed Resolution 316 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. This law emphasizes the importance of every American understanding financial basics and terms. Scott wants to cast a vote for national cake month […]
Previously Published on: CreditCards.com by Susan Johnston Taylor A couple of years ago, when my husband and I first started merging our finances, we looked for an app that would allow us to keep an eye on each other’s accounts and understand our overall financial picture without making all our bank accounts and credit cards […]
Benjamin Franklin said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” What a smart guy. (Although flying a kite in a thunderstorm doesn’t look like wisdom at first glance.) Planning is a key to success – especially with your money. Planning doesn’t just help you get ahead financially; it helps put (and keep) your […]
Vacation can teach your kids about money in so many ways. The good, the bad and the ugly all comes out when you are spending time with your family. Maybe it’s the close quarters, maybe it’s because mom and dad see that they are spending WAY MORE than quarters, but whatever it is, take a […]
When it comes to home remodeling there can be a lot of stress and a lot of money involved! It is a major financial commitment. There is a lot that goes into the decisions of remodeling. We just remodeled our whole house in three months! We considered doing the standard one room at a time, […]
Whether you are investing in your own education or getting ready to support your kids going through college, we have some great tips for you to score some unusual scholarships! Did you know that most people go after very general scholarships when there are many unusual scholarships that many people overlook? Make sure you do your […]
More and more young couples are buying a house together before saying “I do.” But that comes with big risks. Originally appeared in Your Tango, Article published in August 2015 and reposted in February 2017.
Congratulations! You are remarkable! Not everyone makes it to Challenge #3: Review Last Year. You take the time to make a better life. Not a perfect life. A better life. You’re ready for Challenge #3. Most people let their finances boss them around like a grouchy toddler on a sugar high. But you are taking steps […]
Stop Waiting. Today’s The Day. “New Money You” Challenge #1. Are you ready for the best Money You year ever? Start your year off right. (Don’t worry if it’s not January 1! Plenty of large corporations run their fiscal year counter to the calendar year. Now you do too!) CHALLENGE #1 — APPy New Year! Start […]
Every year people make New Year’s Resolutions. The third most common resolution is to spend less and save more. However, only 10% actually keep that resolution. So the question is, “Should you even try to make financial resolutions? We say, “Absolutely!” Here are three ways to actually keep your resolutions and make your New Year, […]
The holidays are quickly approaching and with a few weeks until Christmas, it is time to draft a plan for successful holiday spending! The National Retail Federation expects holiday spending to be almost 4% higher this year than last. They expect American consumers to spend an average of $935.58 during the holiday shopping season this […]
The average family spends close to $700 on back-to-school shopping. After Christmas, this is the biggest investment a family will make all year. You know your kids and their teachers work hard at school, so you want them to have the supplies they need. But each year the back-to-school list seems to grow and grow […]
Handling your money doesn’t have to be stressful. Your money can actually help you make lasting family memories. The benefit of spending money is an investment in creating memories for your family. How to Use Your Money to Create Small, Medium, and Large Last Memories 1. Small Memories You can go to free events in […]
Is it really possible to enjoy summer vacations without going broke? Yes! Save money and everyone gets a vote with these 3 types of vacations this summer. Summer is coming. You can almost hear the loud music, the papers shredding, and the ecstatic rejoicing – wait, is that the sound of students … or teachers? […]
Here Comes The Bride. AND Here Comes The Bills! How to enjoy summer weddings, and survive the wedding expense blues, without going broke. Wedding season is here. Your mailbox is bulging with invitations; your calendar is already littered with save-the-dates, and the biggest workout in your future is for your credit card. Weddings are expensive […]
About halfway through the year we realize we didn’t stick to our New Years Resolutions with our financial goals. But, it’s okay, there are three big things you can do to get back on track and have a mid year financial checkup together as a marriage couple. 3 Easy Steps To A Mid Year Financial […]
