You know it’s a party when someone breaks out the bubbly. Nothing says Happy New Year’s or Congratulations quite like clinking champagne glasses together after a heartfelt toast. Most people usually say Champagne when talking about bubbly, but there are two kinds – Champagne and … [Read more...]
Have Rich Conversations Over the Holidays
We are excited to feature a guest post from Donna Skeels Cygan! One of many financial strategies mentioned in The Joy of Financial Security is to avoid the pressure of “keeping up with the Joneses.” This dynamic is very pervasive in our society, and it is toxic to attaining … [Read more...]
It’s Never Too Late To Start Saving
Bringing up a family is one of the most rewarding things that you will ever do, but it can be an expensive business. According to a report from the US Department of Agriculture, it will cost a staggering $241,000 for the average family to raise a child born in 2012. Worse still, … [Read more...]
The Best Holiday Saving Techniques
Sometimes we all need a break from the stresses and strains of day-to-day living. Holidays can be a great way to relax, unwind and reconnect with loved ones ... but they can also be expensive. When planning a holiday, it's important to save and budget appropriately. After all, … [Read more...]
Budgeting for Car Insurance
Is car insurance part of your budget? Our insurance company breaks our insurance plan into two bills a year. We break our payments into two payments each to help our budget. As a reminder a car insurance payment is part of your Present slice of the Budget Pie! Here in Virginia … [Read more...]
How Better Household Budgeting Can Help Local Charities
Every household is responsible for managing its own budget. Regardless of whether you are wealthy, impoverished, or somewhere in between, every family has to live within its means. More effectively structured and managed domestic finances are an important goal, and one that can … [Read more...]
Major Money Mistakes Married Couples Must Avoid
Alright, prepare yourself for a quick cliché. Communication is key for married couples. It is an age old adage but it’s a good one and it also happens to apply to finances pretty accurately. When you are married you become a team in pretty much every facet of life, especially … [Read more...]
Is Your House Part of Your Retirement Plan?
Last week, we got Beth's quarterly 401K statement in the mail. I'm not going into any detail on that, but receiving those statements is always a great reminder of how we are doing in our retirement planning. Thinking about the future We try to think out about different … [Read more...]
Summer Travel Tips with #MomsTravelBest
Summer vacation has officially begun in our house. Sophie and Matthew have been finished with preschool for a couple of weeks already, but Grace just finished up on Friday. They are already chomping at the bit to head out on adventures. If it were up to them, we … [Read more...]
Creating a Long Term Care Strategy
Our parents are getting old. They won't admit it, but we can see it. Getting up in the morning is a little slower; moving around the house is a little tougher. As I look at them, I see my future. Sure, I attempt to maintain my perpetual youth by running half-marathons and … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Save Using the Internet
We use the internet for all sorts of things including shopping (price comparisons) and purchasing. The World Wide Web is chock-full of money saving opportunities right there at your fingertips at any time of night or day. You do not need to wait for the Sunday paper or the next … [Read more...]
Becoming Financial Partners
I have a degree in Finance. I think in terms of returns, present vs. future value of money, APR, etc. I say that putting your money into a fund that pays 7% APR is much smarter than paying off your mortgage with a 3% APR. Your money is 4% ahead by saving it! That makes great … [Read more...]
Have a Financially Responsible Wedding Anniversary
We are excited to bring a guest post about wedding anniversaries! Is your wedding anniversary approaching? It might be one of the huge anniversary milestones, which would include 10, 25, and even 50 years of marriage together. If your anniversary is approaching, you may be … [Read more...]
8 Surefire Ways to Pay Less for Electronics
We are excited to bring another guest post to you today from Andrea Woroch! Can you imagine life without technology? People who have trouble navigating would be lost without GPS devices. The busy-and-important would feel downsized without their smartphones. Even your … [Read more...]
The Cost of Having Kids
Deciding to start a family is obviously a huge commitment in lots of different ways. It means becoming responsible for a life beyond your own in way you may never have experienced before having children. But aside from the clear emotional and lifestyle commitments that it … [Read more...]
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