Family or Marriage • Finances & Money • General
My friend Jessica sent me this email last month and I've been holding onto it to post it. I'm sure at least a few of you have gotten it as well, but the lessons are very applicable: Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it! Rule 2 : The world … [Read more...] about Rules You Won’t Learn in High School
Family or Marriage • Finances & Money
As more bloggers quit their day jobs and become full-time web authors, I'm becoming more envious of their positions. Granted, I fully appreciate the difficulty of the switch, especially when it comes to the loss of stability (for most of them) as … [Read more...] about Could I be a full-time blogger?
Family or Marriage • Finances & Money
Well we're back from our mini-vacation! Where did we go? Where do you think? Back to see our families in Pennsylvania, just like we've done about 50 other times this spring and summer. However, this trip was different because we took 2 extra days off … [Read more...] about Mmm-Mmm Fatty Goodness
Just a quick rant against some of you parents out there. I know you have the dire need to "be different" than everyone else and avoid boring names like Bob and Joe for your kids, but please think long and hard about what you're naming them and what … [Read more...] about Parents, please think about what you name your kids
Family or Marriage • Finances & Money • Frugality
Welcome to the first Personal Finance Network Group Writing Project: The Summer Fun Guide! At the end of this article, you'll see the links to my fellow PFNers' own articles that talk about frugal summer fun ideas. In my edition, I'll point out a … [Read more...] about Summer Fun Guide: Frugal Fun Ideas for Kids (of all ages)
Banking • Credit • Debt • Family or Marriage • Finances & Money • Home • Investing • Taxes
Over a year ago, I asked whether Webkinz were a waste of money or a learning opportunity for kids. I think I can now pose the question for adults as well. A couple months ago, when I had the yearning for a puppy, Stacie decided that a Webkinz … [Read more...] about Can Webkinz Teach Kids Personal Finance?
