Category Archives: Tips
The Kids’ Fun Fund – Our Alternative To Allowance
Each summer, my wife an I take our kids to the beach for vacation. One of our kids’ favorite places to go, while on vacation, is the “fun park” where they can ride go-carts and play video games. I think they enjoy the “fun park” more than they do the pool! A few months ago, [...]
Working Hard To Get Ready For The New Year
I hope you had a Merry Christmas. My family and I are finally home after a week away. We had a wonderful time visiting with our parents, but it feels good to be home. My wife spent most of the afternoon yesterday cleaning out our kids’ closets, making room for their new toys. I’m working [...]
Shopping At An Antiques Store For Non-Antique Stuff
Saturday, while getting ready to attend a wedding, I found myself in a bit of a pickle. I wanted to wear a particular dress shirt, but I couldn’t find my cuff links. I live in a small town, and I really didn’t have time to hop in the car, drive 30 minutes to a jeweler, [...]
The Most Awesome Readers In The World Share Their Best Personal Finance Tips
A few weeks ago, I asked readers to share their practical tips for personal finance newbies. Here’s a summary of responses – Spend less than you earn. The granddaddy of them all. All progress begins with this first step. If you want to get out of debt and increase your savings, you must decrease your [...]
