Car shopping? Don’t get taken for a ride
When buying a car, it pays to shop around – for your financing as well as for the car. Because finding the right car and the…
Are You the Bank ATM for Your Kids?
It’s mid-summer…with plenty of opportunities for kids to spend money at every turn. Instead of feeling like your kids’ ATM and dispensing cash for entertainment, snacks or…
How to Get Ahead – Building a Financial Base
Most of us don’t make one big financial decision that makes us a success or failure. Instead, it’s those daily decisions on spending that put us…
50 Ways to Leave Your Debt
It doesn’t matter whether you have a sweetheart or are unattached, it’s hard to escape the Valentine’s Day ads touting expensive roses, chocolates, and more. “…Make a…
Put a Jingle in Your Christmas
So you think saving is hard enough during the year, and you can’t imagine trying to save money during the Christmas season – aka “tis the…
It’s the Season for Plastic…Debit or Credit?
Let’s talk about debit cards… It’s likely you’ve paid for purchases with a plastic card a time or two. Ever been at a checkout counter and…
Trick or Treat for Halloween Sweets?
No doubt about it, Halloween is a profitable event for retailers. Candy sales alone account for more than $2 billion, according to the National Confectioner’s Association…
No Paper Dollars?
Did you know the U.S. is one of few western countries still using a paper dollar instead of a coin? Converting to a $1 coin could…
“The Check’s in the Mail?” Not Anymore
As of March 1, the U.S. government ceased sending paper checks for benefits, such as Social Security, Medicare, and pensions, and will pay electronically. Got something…
Need to Curb the Urge to Splurge?
Can’t resist a bargain? If you are often tempted to buy on impulse, here’s an idea…Think in terms of how many hours you must work to…
The Money Godmother 