This is a general rule about spending – 50/30/20 rule. 50 percent of your take home income should go towards your needs (such as food, housing, childcare, minimum debt repayment etc.), 30% towards … Read More
Financial Literacy Month #28
Now that we are past the frost, it’s time to start our garden. I save our cardboard egg containers to use to start my seeds. Buying seeds (our library gives out … Read More
Register Your Teen for Teens and Money
Come and join me for Kids On Campus at Norwalk Community College (Norwalk, CT) this summer. I will be offering a workshop, Teens and Money: Teens Personal Finance … Read More
Financial Literacy Month #27
There are other types of insurance you need. If you own or lease a car, you need auto insurance. If you own a home / condo, you need homeowner insurance. If you … Read More
Financial Literacy Month – Book Discount
I am offering 10% off any of my books: Cash, Credit and Your Finances: The Teen Years, 111 Ways To Save and Thrive In Five: Take Charge of Your Finances in 5 Minutes … Read More
Financial Literacy Month #26
Let’s talk about insurance. Do you have all the insurance coverage you need? Do you have health insurance to cover medical care when needed? Most employers offer … Read More
Financial Literacy Month #25
Do you cook at home or eat out (that includes take out)? There is a huge difference in your cash flow by the choice you make. Consider cooking at home and make … Read More
Financial Literacy Month #24
Some of the things that we do in our household to save money: I cut my husband’s hair, we take our own recycle and trash to the transfer station, we walk to do our … Read More
Financial Literacy Month #23
Do you have a surplus or deficit with your budget? We all know we can reduce or eliminate expenses. But sometimes this is not enough. Sometimes the answer will be … Read More
Financial Literacy Month – Book Discount
I am offering 10% off any of my books: Cash, Credit and Your Finances: The Teen Years, 111 Ways To Save and Thrive In Five: Take Charge of Your Finances in 5 Minutes … Read More
Financial Literacy Month #22
If you want to track your spending, there are many ways to do this: pen and paper, receipts for all spending, use your debit / credit cards or an app to see where … Read More
Teens and Money
Register Your Teen for Teens and Money
Come and join me for Kids On Campus at Norwalk Community College (Norwalk, CT) this summer. I will … [More...]
Want Your Teens To Learn About Money and Finances?
Spots are filling up, so don't let your teen miss out. Once again, I will be teaching at Norwalk … [More...]
Teens and Money: Teen Personal Finance Class This Summer
It's time to register your teens for summer classes at Norwalk Community College. Once again, I … [More...]
Save The Date
It is finally happening - I'm am back teaching in person starting the fall! For starters, here are … [More...]
Teens and Money
Last week was amazing! I had the privilege of working with 6 great high schools students in a 5 day … [More...]