by Amy LeForge | Sep 22, 2011 | Finances
(Editor’s note: Carol has a list of resources for teaching kids to handle money wisely. Thanks Carol!) Even before they reach school age, children are capable of learning quite a few things, and it often falls to the parents to get kids started with learning...
by Amy LeForge | Aug 1, 2011 | Finances
(Editor’s note: please welcome Chris with some suggestions for managing finances in advance of having children. Thanks Chris!) If you are expecting a baby in the coming months or planning to start a family, there are financial matters you’ll need to...
by Amy LeForge | Jul 26, 2011 | Finances
There are many moments in life when you can best teach a particular concept to your child; when they’re more receptive to your instruction. As parents, we look for those moments and use them as often as we can. Let’s face it, sometimes getting a...
by Amy LeForge | Jun 30, 2011 | Finances
(Editor’s note: please welcome Krisca’s post on budgeting today. Thanks, Krisca!) Some of the world’s best-kept secrets about money are found in the unlikeliest media. If you have ever watched the cartoon series The Flintstones Family, you wouldn’t...
by Melissa Cameron | Jun 12, 2011 | Finances
As some of you may remember, my daughter Rose is about to turn 16 years old and start driving. That fact got me researching the Internet to get safety and car insurance tips online. I also started to learn about how to save cash when driving your car. I’ve assembled...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 6, 2010 | Finances
editor’s note: I’m thrilled to introduce Mark Hooson, today’s guest author. He has sound advice that any family could use to their benefit, especially in these difficult financial times. Welcome, Mark! It’s a clichéd sentiment, but balancing...