The end of the school year is approaching quickly, which means graduation party planning for my son...
Archive - April 2017
Three Reasons Cash Is Still King
Debit and credit cards are commonly thought to be the pinnacle in payment convenience, requiring a...
How Your Credit Score Affects Loan Interest
The rich get richer. It’s a common phrase generally meant to mean that it seems wealthy...
Financial Literacy Month: Should Personal Finance Be Taught In School?
Our public school system is failing our children. April is Financial Literacy Month, but...
Keg, Canned, or 2-Liter Bottles: Which is The Cheapest Way To Buy Root Beer?
The keg vs canned beer debate is one that I tackled awhile back, but what about soda? During a...
Do You Tip At Sonic?
On our recent family road trip to Florida my son tapped me repeatedly on the shoulder and excitedly...
How Frugality Super Powers Doubled My Savings
It doesn’t bother me when people poke fun at my frugal ways. I know for a fact that I get...
Slush Fund: The Missing Piece Of A Successful Personal Finance Strategy
Successfully managing your personal finances usually includes some sort of budget or spending plan...
What Is Required Of The Airline When Your Flight Is Cancelled?
Standing at the airline ticketing counter, a friend of mine was told her flight had been canceled...
6 Hotel Perks That Save You Money
Traveling is expensive, so when we hit the road we’re always on the lookout for ways to save...
Kids And Money: Kids Learn Personal Finance By Watching
Children learn a lot about how to behave simply by watching their parents. One can talk endlessly...
5 Reasons A 401K Loan Is A Good Idea For Debt Consolidation
According to the financial experts, I just made a huge mistake. In fact, if you ask them, I most...