Money does not grow on trees. Literally or figuratively.

My children and I enjoy challenging each other and Mother's Day was no exception. Me: “No, you cannot buy it (toy). Money doesn’t grow on trees.” Son: “I don’t get it—the paper must come... Read more »

Tossing the bonds back into the box

My daughter recently won a contest where the prize was a $50 savings bond. I went to the bank to dutifully add the bond to our safe deposit box, realizing in the... Read more »

Budget decorating tips from the dorm

My neighbor’s daughter is graduating from her dorm room to her first apartment. During a recent conversation with her, I realized just how much I learned about budget decorating during my college... Read more »

Smart money moves for all ages

Hoepfully, you enjoyed hearing finanical advice from young to old and from old to young. I couldn't help but notice the similarities in their advice—it was a good reminder that the basic... Read more »

Seniors give financial advice to the younger generation

In March, I had the pleasure of talking with several elementary school children about money. On camera, I asked them to give some financial advice to grown-ups. Today I've turned the... Read more »

FLM is over, but the path to financial wellness doesn’t end

There are a lot of similarities between the efforts to lose weight and improve your financial situation. Both efforts take discipline are well worth the work. They also take time. ... Read more »