Most parents know the importance of teaching their kids about money. That’s because being able to manage money is a universal life skill adults need in order to survive in this world. The real questions start when faced with how to go about teaching money management in an almost-cashless society, and with many adults having never received a formal money…
Read More
It is tax season! You know the goal is not to get much of a refund. However, a refund is always better than paying in! But when that money shows in your account don’t go and blow it on what you want! Make some smart moves with your refund. Pay off debt If you have debt then that means you…
Read More
Scavenger Hunt. The very name invokes adventure. Whether you live in a city or a rural area, scavenger hunts can be a fun, cheap way to entertain kids and family members. I don’t know about you, but I’ve tuned into “Survivor” and read enough (too much?) about pirates and treasure maps in my youth to still be thrilled by the…
Read More
Nearly 90% of US homes are equipped with an air conditioning (AC) unit, according to the Residential Energy Consumption Survey, With so many people trying to keep things cool, it’s estimated that U.S. homeowners are spending more than $29 billion per year on air conditioning. Yikes! If you want to keep your house feeling fresh and comfy but you also…
Read More
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night shivering from freezing cold temperatures. You slowly get out of your bed, only to feel the piercing cold wood beneath your feet. Scuffling to the thermostat across the hallway, you frantically press buttons to increase the temperature. Hearing the rumble of the heat as it turns on, you scurry back to…
Read More
Summer means many things. School is out; the kids get to splash in the pool and go to summer camp. It is also the time when most families take a vacation. Well, or they would like to. The reality is you may dream of a vacation where you can spend your days relaxing on a beach or a porch in…
Read More