iPads, iPhones and iTouches - the status symbols of today's teens aren't as simple as having a $20 backpack versus a $50 one. Today, most school campuses look like they're corporately sponsored by Lululemon - except the company decided to brand the student body instead of the buildings.How are … [Read more...]
My Spouse is Cheating …On Our Budget!
Your husband has been taking furtive phone calls from numbers you don't recognize. You find a statement for a credit card addressed to your wife's office. You discover the credit report request form you asked your spouse to mail hidden in a sock drawer. These are just a few of the signs that … [Read more...]
Turn Children’s Clutter into Cash
Keeping your kids in pants that don't look like they're preparing for a flood, or shirts that are aren't unintentional belly shirts is tough - they outgrow their clothes quickly, long before they wear them out. This spring, it's time to take advantage of your spring cleaning fever to turn your … [Read more...]
Garage Sale Safety
During the summer months, garage sales pop up like dandelions. Whether you consider them a bargain hunter's dream or eyesore, garage sales can be a great place to furnish your home with treasures at a fraction of the new retail price. However, parents should be smart consumers when it comes to … [Read more...]
Money Trap – Stay-at-Home Blahs
When you're pregnant, you're probably looking forward to escaping the rat race, and are imagining dreamy days lounging in bed with your cherubic new baby. No more scraping ice off the car windows before dawn, no more dressing up in pantyhose and suits, and no more struggling over whether or … [Read more...]
Should we go to Disney World or Disneyland?
"I'm going to Disneyland!"This famous phrase from Disney's famous advertising campaigns, is also shouted joyously by parents surprising their kids with a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth. Last month, I had the chance to surprise my six-year-old daughter with her first trip to Disney World. While … [Read more...]