This has proven to be one of the most popular posts on this blog, so it’s time for an update. The good news is that the update comes with more resources! Although the big bills are for college, the reality is that many students are not well served by their public high schools. We could… [Read More]
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Money Smart Week: Just save already, darn it
Money Smart Week has come to an end. The goal is great: to get people handling their money more responsibly. After all, money represents hours of work, and you should use your time for things you want and need. The key to financial security is to live on less money than you make, then get… [Read More]
A Shoutout for Emma Johnson’s new blog, WealthySingleMommy.com
Emma Johnson, one of the many wonderful freelance writers I know, has started a new blog called Wealthy Single Mommy, about her life as a divorced mother of two young children. It’s full of financial advice, thoughts on having a great quality of life at home, and observations on dating, custody, and related matters. Check… [Read More]
Don’t Buy Cell Phone Insurance
Here’s some easy money-saving advice: don’t buy cell phone insurance. Instead, hang on to your old phone, and have service switched to that if something happens to the new one. As an added bonus, certain members of your household may be so mortified by the phone they are stuck carrying that they will learn to… [Read More]
Why I Still Use Cash
I don’t use a debit card. I have one that I use only at the cash station. I’m suspicious of debit cards, and I can’t fully explain why. It just seems to me that whenever the bank pushes something hard, it’s a better deal for them than for me. I also think that using cash… [Read More]
