Silver coins are easier to find than you might think. My son and I recently began collecting coins – and we are finding silver coins. The cool thing is – we are finding these (partially) silver coins while sorting through rolls of commonly used U.S. coins. We have learned that sorting through rolls of coins is often referred to as…
Category: Cash
What To Do With All That Change
We continue to use the envelope system to manage our cash. We also have three kids, who get paid for some chores – so we always have change around our house. My son, in particular, likes to collect coins. Right now, he’s into sorting pennies and saving a few in his coin collecting books. Once he goes through a roll…
Structure And Freedom
Over the years I have learned the true value of creating structure and following a routine. My wife and I use the following structured systems to control spending, plan for saving, and manage our finances. Monthly Calendar – Each month we sit down and plan out that month’s events and scheduled activities. We brainstorm and try to be thorough. We…