What’s an Emergency Fund For? Now!
Saving for both your rainy day and emergency funds can happen if you make a budget and start small.
How to Save When Moving
Chances are, you have at least one move in your future. Here’s how to save money and make it as smooth as you can. Years ago, my…
Making a Budget: Are You Above Average?
I don’t really know anyone who loves to budget – nor many who love to diet either. But unlike cutting calories, your budget isn’t about denying…
Train Kids to Be Smart Holiday Shoppers
The Christmas season presents a perfect learning moment if you want to show kids and teens that buying decisions should involve time to think, compare and…
Too Many Ka-Chings! Not Enough Savings?
At some point, we have all wasted money on something we bought. But many consumers make a habit of buying. Ironically, these same consumers often complain…
Why Having a Savings Account Matters
Do you have at least one savings account? Okay, interest rates are paltry. So why bother with regular savings accounts? Why not just let that idle…
Is layaway a new plan to save?
Remember when…buyers paid cash or wrote a check? There were no debit cards to swipe or phone apps to scan. Credit cards? Consumers without a steady…
Can You Cover the Unexpected Bad Day?
Budgeting doesn’t sound like fun? It really isn’t. But what a difference budgets can make in financial security, especially when you meet the inevitable rainy day or unexpected…
Get Set, Go! Egg Hunts for Nest Eggs
Easter egg hunts are sooooo much fun when you’re a kid…oh, the thrill of racing to scoop ‘em up. But hunting to find a big enough nest egg…
How One Little Habit Can Save You $45,000…Really!
Chances are, it’s not one major financial decision you make in your lifetime that will seal your future. It’s about the small choices you make everyday. Those everyday…
The Money Godmother 