How are you spending your money?
Hi everyone! With summer time here, I'm sure a lot of you have summer jobs lined up or you're already working. Have you thought about how you will use the money you earn this summer? I know when I...
View ArticleWhat my Grandparents taught me about Finances
You can learn a lot from your Grandparents just by observing. My Grandparents never sat me down and talked to me about money, but they didn’t have to; I could see the smart decisions they made. Here...
View ArticleYou Gotta Know When to Splurge
According to www.wiktionary.com, to splurge means: 1. To spend lavishly or extravagantly, especially money. I am pretty good about saving money and living within my means, so every once in a while, I...
View ArticleBack to School Shopping
Hard to believe that in just a few short weeks, school will be starting again. Every year growing up my parents did “back to school” shopping for all 4 of us kids. I can’t imagine the money they...
View ArticleSaving for a Goal
In school, you probably set goals for yourself in academics and/or sports. This principal is also important for saving money.So, how do you save with a goal in mind? Here are some simple steps to...
View ArticleAvoid making these mistakes
Everyone looks back on mistakes they’ve made in their life and say they would do things differently if given a second chance. This is definitely true of money. Here are a few common mistakes people...
View ArticleSpend, Save, and Share
Financial education is a lifelong skill that everyone needs. It’s important to learn about money at an early age. One great way to learn is by understanding the Three Money Principles of Spend, Save,...
View ArticleTips For Smart Consumers
Shopping is fun, but it's important to understand some tips to help you be a wise consumer! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers the following tips to help you shop wisely and safely. Know who you...
View ArticleFun Money Tools
To learn about money, there are some pretty fun tools available. A great online money game can be found at countmybeanz.com. At Count My Beanz, each member of the family can set up a checking and...
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Do I really need this?
We live in a world where the pressure to spend money is stronger than ever. Everywhere we go, we are surrounded by advertisements. Advertisers have strengthened their ability to make people want...
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