A few years ago, after eating a few too many turkey sandwiches and watching several tummy turning documentaries about the food industry, I became a vegetarian. While I don’t seek to convert meat eaters, I think we can all stand to have a little more “veg” in our lives. Meatless Mondays are a good start, … … Continue reading
So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. You don’t have to go back to the days … … Continue reading
Although my spouse and I have done well financially, there are things I wish I had done differently! Here are some of my financial mistakes. I hope that by sharing these with you, it will help you to learn from my mistakes. I picked the wrong college major. My parents scrimped and saved for years to send … … Continue reading
When my partner popped the question back in September, I already knew where I wanted to get married. I wasn’t one of those little girls that planned out her wedding down to every last, minute detail as a child, but as my relationship with my now fiancé has progressed, I have mentally and subconsciously started cataloguing … … Continue reading
We like to say that hindsight is 20/20, and this is especially true of money. We often think about what we would tell ourselves if we could go back in time and provide some advice to younger versions. The money advice I would give a younger version of myself falls into two categories: “What were you … … Continue reading
Another school year is ending, and another crop of students are graduating high school. Many parents would probably like their kids to go to college immediately, but that isn’t necessary. If you’re flexible as a parent, you may realize that there are many other worthwhile things your kids can do besides go to college immediately. Consider … … Continue reading