by Robyn | Apr 20, 2018 | Budgeting, Saving Money
When thinking about a blog topic for this month, I decided to focus on April 20th, National Teach Children to Save Day. As I began to write, it occurred to me I should consult my in-house expert, my daughter, Gabriella. She, after all, has been the recipient of her...
by Robyn | Feb 27, 2018 | Budgeting, Credit Cards, Saving Money
Are you looking to save money or spend less this year? Here are five ideas I have implemented. 1. Ditch Cable Last year my family cut the cord and ditched cable. We have no regrets. We purchased an HDTV antenna which hangs in an unnoticed place on a basement wall. We...
by Robyn | Nov 21, 2017 | Budgeting, Large Purchases, Saving Money
Money can’t buy you happiness, the old saying goes. But, maybe it can. Many studies have found money can create some happiness – depending on how you spend it. Purchasing physical things for ourselves isn’t the ticket. Any good feelings from the purchase wear...
by Robyn | Aug 22, 2017 | Budgeting, Helping Mom & Dad, Housing
Many elders desire to stay in their current homes. Seniors who choose to “age in place” can modify their homes to make them safer and accessible and hire home care services. Aging in place may not be desirable or feasible for everyone, however. Today, there are...
by Robyn | Aug 8, 2017 | Budgeting, Saving Money
Do you have children heading back to school? Most families will spend a couple of hundred dollars on each child. If you have a college freshman, you may spend several hundred dollars. According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school and back-to-college...
by Robyn | Apr 24, 2017 | Budgeting, Credit Cards, Saving Money
This week is Money Smart Week®. Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week® is a national education campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This year the dates are April 22 to 29. Money Smart Week is the...
