Why Aren’t We Smart About “Smart” Cards in U.S.?
You probably got credit card replacements in the mail recently. To combat data and identity theft, the payments industry (merchants and card providers) were supposed to…
Money Habits: Can Parents Teach Them?
When it comes to managing money, parents want to set a good example for their children. It seems that knowing how to do that is the…
Surprising Money Lessons from Mickey Mouse
Money talks….especially in a place like Walt Disney World. Oh, you might assume it’s all about getting vacationers to buy souvenirs and spend lavishly? But hold…
Are You Financially Organized at Year End?
It’s almost the end of the year. Are unopened bank statements and receipts piling up on your kitchen counter? It’s time you got financially organized, so…
Share This Graphic on Financial Fitness
Here’s a great infographic discussing personal finance :<a href=” Image source: http://www.online-accounting-degrees.net” title=”Financial literacy”>
Saving Is a Choice…So Sweat the Small Stuff!
At some point, we have all wasted money on something. But many consumers make a habit of it. Ironically, these same consumers often complain they have…
Do You Think Like a Wealthy Person?
You can find some interesting investor data in the Annual Insights on Wealth and Worth survey by U.S. Trust. This 2013 study, the largest of its…
Simple Formula for Financial Sobriety
I’ve followed a blog called “Financial Awakenings” for quite some time and really enjoy the topics that financial planner Rick Kahler covers. I’m reprinting (with Rick’s…
The Money Godmother 