One of the biggest challenges for single parents is learning how to manage a “family” budget on one income. Trying to maintain and make ends meet is difficult with two parents working,... Read more »

The kids were quiet for 30 minutes, so naturally, I was suspicious. When I found them playing with our old Scrabble board, I was pleased. And then puzzled. While there were a... Read more »

Every mother can remember very vivid moments in her children’s lives. The first step, the day they won an award, and those times when you were sure you had taught them how... Read more »

Every now and then out of a million and one questions, we’re asked something that presents the perfect opportunity to teach a valuable lesson. When your child begins to ask questions and... Read more »

Many couples spend more time planning their wedding than their financial interdependence. Yet it is common knowledge that money is the a common source of disagreement for couples, regardless of age or... Read more »

The old saying “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail” applies perfectly to personal money management. Financial experts agree that successfully managing your money doesn’t depend on how much you... Read more »

The rising cost of necessities tempts us to reminisce about prices in 1970 (when a gallon of gas cost only 36 cents); however, what most people fail to recall is that the average... Read more »

There are an astonishing 282 million credit cards in the United States. When all goes well, credit can be a great tool of convenience. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for consumers to... Read more »

At work, my husband is highly motivated by his MBOs. MBO stands for Management By Objectives, and “MBOs” are a fancy way to say “goals.” At home, we’ve been... Read more »