Spending for Father’s Day Is Big
Spending money (and perhaps some time) on dear ol’ dad on Father’s Day is expected to reach an all-time high this June. As consumers of all…
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…
Cost for Thanksgiving Feast Drops…Again
Can’t wait to carve that roasted turkey and sample some once-a-year classic dishes? Time for turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, veggie tray,…
Kids – & Parents – Love Halloween Candy
No doubt about it, Halloween has become a spendy holiday, with many retailers counting on those annual sales. Is it scary to think about how much…
Want Your Kids to Save? Try These 7 Ideas
Parents often ask me how they can get their kids (adult kids and grandkids too) to save money rather than spend it all. That would be…
Why You Don’t Shop Like Your Parents
When it comes to shopping trends and buying decisions, what a difference a few years – and smart phones – have made. The last big disruption…
Be A Millionaire Day is May 20
You know, they have a national holiday for everything…even one for aspiring millionaires. “Be A Millionaire Day” is May 20, a day for you to be motivated to…
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…
Rekindle your love to save? How Romantic!
Just over half of U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day and will spend a record-breaking $19.6 BILLION on their gifts, according to the National Retail…
The Money Godmother 