by Robyn | Aug 22, 2023 | Budgeting
Note: This blog first appeared on Moneygeek.com in early July 2023. Raising our children to make wise money choices is an important part of parenting. We all want our children to be fiscally responsible, and, as adults, be financially independent, free of the...
by Jamie Hovey | Jul 20, 2023 | Budgeting, Financial Literacy
This guest blog about “How Roblox Taught My Daughter About Budgeting and Fiscal Responsibility” is by my colleague Jamie Hovey, owner of JLH Virtual Services. Over the last couple years, my daughter, like many other kids, has become obsessed with Roblox....
by Robyn | Jul 10, 2022 | Budgeting
It’s no secret that filling up at the pump these days isn’t a pleasant experience. The gas tank never seems to fill up before spending WAY more money than we were just a few months ago. However, it is possible to save money on gas, based on a few smart...
by Robyn | Jun 6, 2020 | Budgeting, Coronavirus, Saving Money
Not only has the COVID-19 pandemic upended life across the globe, it has also affected the financial lives of millions of individuals and families. In the United States, more than 22 million people have applied for unemployment (Washington Post) by mid-April. Those...
by Robyn | Apr 21, 2020 | Banking, Budgeting, Financial Organization, Saving Money
With the current coronavirus situation, you may have some extra time on your hands. It’s a great time to do some financial spring cleaning. You can save money, make bill paying easier, and increase your online security. Here are six ideas: Cancel Unused Subscriptions...
by Robyn | Sep 25, 2018 | Budgeting
It’s time to plan for the holidays. “Wait a minute,” you might think. ”School just started and Halloween hasn’t yet arrived! Why should I think about the holidays now?” Without planning, the holidays, which I will define as the period of time from Thanksgiving through...