Spring cleaning used to be a chore to me. I would take a weekend and tackle everything, then be totally exhausted. Now, I have changed and put myself first. I do things over the course of the year, … Read More
Money, Life and Savings
A reader asked me about how to save to purchase a home, when your money doesn't allow much for savings. That's a great question. But not an easy one to … Read More
Thank you
Thank you to all of those who took the time to reply to my question. In the coming weeks, I will do my best to respond to your thoughts / suggestions. … Read More
Need Your Thoughts!
You, as loyal readers of my newsletter, I need your thoughts. For years, i have been writing my newsletter and informing you about personal finances issues. I … Read More
The Tulips of Kuekenoff
Thank you all for your posts / comments over the past few weeks. We are back from a fantastic vacation to Amsterdam (as you can see the flowers … Read More
Gotta Vacation Coming Up?
If you have travel plans for Memorial day weekend or the summer, you should check your pricing again (just before you leave). We always recheck the pricing on … Read More
Want Your Teens To Learn About Money
If you want your teens to learn about money, register them for my 5 day class at Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT Teens and Money: Teen Personal Finance - 5 … Read More
Money Habits To Avoid (Part 3)
This is part 3 of Money Habits To Avoid. If you missed part 1 or 2, please search my blog post. 6. Keeping up with the Jones’ — There is always … Read More
Money Habits To Avoid (Part 2)
This is part 2 of Money Habits To Avoid. If you missed part 1, please search my blog post. 3. Using Credit Cards to Get By — You know what I mean, you use … Read More
Money Habits To Avoid (Part 1)
In my opinion, there are seven money habits you want to avoid. You may be currently doing these or have done them in the past (and I have been … Read More
College Money Choices
We all hear about the college students and the money mistakes they made while in college. I was one of them. This article from US … Read More
Teens and Money
College Money Choices
We all hear about the college students and the money mistakes they … [More...]
Paying For College – FAFSA
It 's that time of year. Your teens are making their college choices for the fall and all the … [More...]
Take Your Child To The Library Day!
This is a great memory from my childhood. I loved going with my mom to the library and taking out a … [More...]
Money Makes The World Go Round
Today, I am doing a workshop, Money Make The World go Round at Empower Her for kids ages 8 to 11. … [More...]
Spring Cleaning Your Finances
Spring is a great time of year! One of my favorites, as the weather turns warmer and the days are … [More...]
Shopping Tips
Saving money daily – discounts
I love getting a discount. Don't you? When we grocery shop, we use coupons, meal plan and shop … [More...]
Christmas Holidays in July!
Save Save Save Save Save Christmas Holidays in July! You may think I am … [More...]
Do apps and emails make you spend more?
Are you often tempted to make purchases you hadn't planned to? Are you tempted by a sale that you … [More...]
Are you missing out on these rewards?
Saving Money Growing Our Own Vegetables
We save money with our own organic garden in the yard. We grow tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, squash, … [More...]