Written by Sherri Hicks So my family doesn’t have a lot of heirlooms, as they are called, but we do have a few things that have been passed down through the generations. My mom still has her great grandmother’s engagement ring from the mid eighteen hundreds. It is such a …Read the Rest
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My Job Chart- teaching kids to Save, Share, & Spend responsibly
I have 3 kids- ages 2, 3, and 6 years old- and know all to well how hard it can be to get them to clean up. We’ve begun implementing small chores for all of them- putting away their clothes, picking up toys, making their beds, etc. It can be …Read the Rest
Teaching Your Kids About Saving Money
This post was underwritten by BMO Harris Bank, which offers a matching $25 on a new savings account opened for your child through their Helpful Steps for Parents program. Learn more at bmoharris.com/parents. Our oldest daughter is now 6 years old and my husband and I have been talking more about chores and …Read the Rest
Do you know your credit score?
It seems like there’s always something to buy or upgrade on a regular basis. Keeping up with technology, vehicles, homes… it can be daunting {not to mention costly!}. We’ve been driving our used mini-van for the past several years (we bought it used) and it’s nearing it’s last leg, or …Read the Rest
Could a Reverse Mortgage be right for you?
I remember the first time I seen a commercial for a reverse mortgage… I was definitely intrigued. I know my husband and I are quite a ways off from being able to do one but it sounded like something to look into when we do reach that age. And it’s …Read the Rest
Do you Invest in Stocks?
As my husband and I get older, we’ve begun to think more about how we’ll provide for our future and our children’s futures. Though we’ve done some small things we want to invest in the most profitable areas we can to have security for when we’re older and at retirement …Read the Rest
Learning to Save More & Spend Less
As parents in this tough unstable economy, we can all use some good advice on how to improve our finances. We want to be able to provide for our families and enjoy life in the meantime. Clark Howard is a money expert and a nationally syndicated consumer advocate who advises …Read the Rest
Tips for Shopping for Car Insurance
We all know we need it for those just-in-case moments, you definitely don’t want to be caught in a situation without car insurance or without the proper coverage, but are you sure you’re not paying too much for it? I hate overpaying for anything, so I always shop around for car …Read the Rest
