Do I Need To …?
Personal finance is a tricky business for young families. Things can change so quickly during the start of a relationship that questions can pile up on top of each other. It can get so daunting that...
View ArticleReuse, Not Refuse: Five Items to Repurpose to Save Money
Let’s face it, we’re a wasteful society. According to a 2008 study by the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produced 1.35 billion gallons of garbage each day. We’ve gotten better in the last...
View ArticleWhat to Teach Your Children About Money
In these times, when many young families are still digging themselves out of debt after the Great Recession, talking to your kids about money should rank up there with discussions on drugs, sex and why...
View ArticleFrom Garden to Table: Why Home Gardens are Both Fun and Inexpensive
The Farm to Table movement has become increasingly common. Many restaurants are now offering menus that change anywhere from weekly to each season depending on what local fruits, vegetables and grain...
View ArticleDining Out, Dining Cheap: Ways to Lower Your Dining Out Budget
We love to eat out. According to a 2012 survey, 30% of Americans dined outside the home at least once a week, and a good portion of it was fast food. In a 2013 Gallup poll, a third of those questioned...
View ArticleInsuring Yourself: The Types of Insurance Available for Life
How much is your life worth? Sure, to your young family there is no finite amount; however, the rest of the world believes there is a price on your head. Well, at least one when you pass away or...
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