Young children in grade school or middle school usually have little or no concept of how products are made, distributed, marketed and sold. They also lack much of an idea about how money itself is made, stored and distributed. You can have a fun, and usually inexpensive time helping them learn by showing them companies, factories … … Continue reading
The world has come a long way since houses were made of dung and sticks, and people used rocks and turtle shells as kitchen utensils. Nowadays, the products we buy have been designed, redesigned, tested, retested, and then sold on the market to greedy consumers everywhere. Fortunately, products we buy can actually make our lives easier. … … Continue reading
Accidents are just that – mistakes. But that doesn’t mean that they can’t disrupt your life for a little while. Unfortunately most of us will get in at least one car accident in our lives, whether it’s a small fender bender, or a huge collision. Car accidents are horrible for everyone involved. Even fender benders … … Continue reading
What happens if you are hit with an expense that you can’t afford, and your emergency fund just isn’t up to scratch yet? Chances are that you will turn to a source of quick cash to make up the deficiency. Unfortunately, these sources of quick cash are among the worst possible ways to fund your emergency. … … Continue reading
After 40+ years of marriage, my spouse and I have come to acknowledge that one of us is more of a financial risk taker than the other. Understanding this fact helps us live with each other’s opinions on how and in what we should invest. Here are some suggestions to help you do the same. Understand … … Continue reading
Cheap Isn’t Necessarily Bad Sure, there’s a lot of over-thinking that goes into a first date. It’s only natural. For a while, couples seem to exude creativity and great date ideas. Then, one day, life catches up with every young couple, even the ones that vowed they’d never let that happen. Dates become more routine for … … Continue reading