At this time of year we are getting ready for back to school. Along with all the things happening, sometimes cybersecurity isn't something that you are thinking about. But it should be. Your kids … Read More
IRS and Travel
If you love to travel like we do, you better read on. Do you owe the IRS money? If you owe a substantial money and haven't made payment arrangements, your passport … Read More
Getting Ready for Winter
It's August and there is still plenty of summer left. I know this, but it's also the time of year that we start to get ready for winter. Next week, we are having … Read More
Have You Checked This Lately?
Every year around my birthday is the time I check my social security. No, I am not ready to apply. But it's something I do annually to make sure all is correct. … Read More
Planning Our Fall Vacation
What to do in each port? That's a difficult question. So much to do and so little time. If it's a new place, sometimes we just want to take a tour to get an … Read More
Planning Our Fall Vacation
Those of you that are regular readers, we have an upcoming vacation for the fall. I am going to take you through the planning this week, to see how we save … Read More
Teens and Money
Last week I had the honor of teaching a Teens and Money class at Norwalk Community College - 5 afternoons of teens in grades 9 to 12. We discussed money … Read More
The Cost of a Pet
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 … 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
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...]