We adopted Willow this past weekend, so I wanted to rerun an article about the cost of pets. I am passionate about travel, but it doesn’t compare to how I feel about my dogs. Brownie has been a … Read More
Is A credit Freeze Right For You?
Here is Connecticut we have been experiencing a heat wave (although the weekend was great), we have another 90+ days ahead! So in an effort to stay cool, let's … Read More
Overdraft Line of Credit Saves The Day!
Do you have an overdraft line of credit associated with your checking account? We'll we do. Sometimes it's a life saver - literally! This week I paid our … Read More
Home Maintenance
If you are a homeowner, you will understand. Yes, there are many advantages of home ownership and I love being a homeowner most of the time (except summer). To me, … Read More
Travel Made Easier
You know we love to travel. Personally, the $85 I spent to get TSA Precheck was well worth it. It is so much easier to not have to take out your toiletries, … Read More
There’s More To Spring Cleaning
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 … 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
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...]