Recently, I've noticed there has been a lot of this talk about banks charging checking account and debit card fees to their customers. I think this is crazy! And makes me really happy I am a member of a Credit…
You don't have to go into debt to make your home beautiful and welcoming. Check out these budget-friendly tips for decorating.First decide how much you want to spend. It can be easy to get distracted when you shop, so carry…
Do you see yourself living in that cute neighborhood with manicured lawns that's tucked away behind a brick wall entrance or do you dream really big and picture yourself passing the days away in a tropical paradise?Whatever your dream house…
Labor Day is just around the corner. We all know that means Back-to-School! Whether your child is entering Kindergarten or their Freshman Year of College following a few of these tips will help keep more money in your wallet.Reuse: Last…
Free cash and rewards like airline miles and merchandise discounts... sounds pretty good to me! But is there a catch? Many credit card companies now offer a rewards program to entice you to use their credit cards — like cash…
Getting active is on everyone's mind nowadays. But how does a busy working mom find the time (or the money) for exercise. Gym memberships and pilates classes are great, but carving out an hour-plus away from the family three or…
April 18th continues its inevitable approach. If you followed the tips in my last tax blog, you hopefully have prepared yourself and collected all the necessary documents and information about you and your family. Not that they make taxes any…
Isn't it a great feeling at the beginning at the month when you have your finances planned out into a budget you know you can handle? It's like all will be right with the world; you know exactly what you…
The only thing that makes me more nervous than going to the dentist is filing my taxes. It feels like a cross between playing the lottery and Russian roulette — I never know if I'm going to have a windfall…
I don't know about you, but I always start the New Year off with good intentions. Great intentions, really. And pretty much every year, a few of my resolutions involve getting things in shape: my house, my finances, my closet,…