For those of you who have been following this newsletter - Cutting the Cord - here is our last step. If you missed - Cutting the Cord - Step 1, please read this first. The home phone number is … Read More
Cleaning Out
As you know, we have been cleaning out. So far this year alone, we have made nine bags / boxes of donations - with more to come. Our library's book drive is coming … Read More
Happy Birthday, Daylight Savings Time!
Today is the 100th anniversary of Daylight Savings Time! Did you remember to change your clocks this morning? So many change automatically, but we have a few … Read More
Cutting The Cord – Step 1
I don't know about you, but our TV, internet and phone bill keeps going up, regardless if you have negotiated with them or not. I don't want to keep playing the … Read More
What We Spend Money On
Last week I wrote about what we don't spend money on. Some of it may have surprise you. But we don't live by candle light and never go anywhere. Today, I'll share … Read More
What We Don’t Pay For
As I have always said, money is about choices (that's why's it's the title of my newsletter). All money issues are about choices. Should I spend money on this, … Read More
What We Are Doing This Winter
Each winter, we clean out stuff. We seem to accumulate so much during the year. We make piles - some for donations, some for sale and some just to recycle and/or … Read More
Are Your Ready For Tax Time?
It's that time of the year that we start to think about taxes. You are waiting to get your W-2's, 1099's and more, but there is still time to make tax moves for … Read More
First Together Then Apart – Now What?
In our last issue, we discussed whether you should blend your finances when you get into a relationship. Money will be your biggest source of friction, and having … Read More
Love and Money
In honor of Valentine's Day, let's talk about relationships and finances. When you get to that point in a relationship where you are discussing finances, what … Read More
Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Have To Cost And Arm And A Leg
Valentine's Day doesn't have to cost a fortune with an expensive dinners, gifts and flowers. There are alternatives to celebrate and have fun too. Clarke Howard … Read More
Shopping Tips
Double (Sometimes Triple) Savings
If you are like me you love to save. Getting something for less makes my day. So imagine if you … [More...]
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...]
