Our personal finances obviously require attention all year long. However, there are certain times of the year I have picked to focus on certain things. Spreading the work out in a routine and predictable manner helps me keep my sanity and assists in allowing completion of the tasks I plan to do. For example, once a quarter, … … Continue reading
Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? You will find the most amazing collections of nearly new home decorating materials at them – beautiful lined panel drapes; lovely dining room furniture and display cases; wall art, wing back chairs, clocks and more – all for a pittance. I’ve used these finds to help furnish … … Continue reading
Many of us have passions that we’d love to spend a lot more time enjoying but for increasing numbers of people, their interests are becoming their livelihoods. Whether you’re a cake baker, car mechanic or you’ve invented a new product, making the move from part-time passion into fully-fledged business can be tough. Converting your enthusiasm … … Continue reading
With so many things that we parents have to teach our children, from using the potty to being a good and decent citizen, it’s no wonder that financial lessons sometimes get pushed aside in favor of more immediate needs in raising our kids. While my spouse and I were in the throes of child rearing we … … Continue reading