Babies are a bundle of joy. However, it can also cost quite a bundle to raise one as well. When you consider the cost of clothes, food, toys, cribs and baby gear, diapers and miscellaneous items, the numbers quickly add up. Fortunately, there are several smart ways of saving money with a new baby and […]
Why Join a Credit Union
Credit unions are the best alternative to traditional big banks. The goal of a credit union is to serve its customers banking needs through a personal approach, accepting that the customer is the most valuable asset to the company. Credit unions survive on membership, and members are the real owners of the company, and not […]
Three Best and Free Online Financial Tools
There are many online personal finance tools out there to keep your finances in order to be a better saver and smarter consumer. I love the following sites because they are user friendly, easy to understand, and best of all: FREE.
Kids Making Money: Six Fun and Easy Ways for Kids to Earn Money
Have a kid who isn’t happy with his allowance? Have him make money instead of simply increasing it for him. Kids, these days, are making money from using simple yet profitable ideas. Making money will not only help children to increase their allowance but will also enable them to learn the value of money and […]
Buying Organic Whole Foods and Grass-Fed Meats: A Worthwhile Investment
While talking with a friend recently, the conversation turned to meal planning. She shared with me something I found surprising: when she planned her menus, she spent more money than when she didn’t plan. She explained that by thinking ahead and preparing healthy sides for her family dinners, it increased her grocery bill. They were […]
10 Tips on Investing for Retirement
Investing for retirement is the best decision a person can make. Not only do you have to account for how you want to live your retired life, but you also have to consider becoming disabled and paying more for health care. Saving for retirement does not have to be life changing, but it WILL change […]
5 Mutual Fund Quick Start Tips
Choosing to invest in mutual funds is a great strategy for generating extra income or saving for retirement or kids’ college. There are many things to consider and lots of tools available for evaluating mutual funds, and finding extra money to fund your funds. Here are some tips on getting started with mutual funds. Your […]
Building a Craft Business Locally and Online
Building a business is more than having a wonderful product. You must consistently and successfully market the product while you create it. Know Your Craft and Turn It Into a Product Pick a few of your favorite crafts that you enjoy to make and you are good at making. Use these products as a starting […]
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day with American Express Members Project & TakePart.com
As Earth Day comes to a close, we clean the dirt from under our fingernails, take one last look at the newly planted trees and gardens, separate the day’s recycling and wonder what might come next. There are so many avenues that we can take to put hands and feet to our passions that it […]
How to Control Spending and be a Better Consumer with Less Debt
There is a lot of pressure to have a certain lifestyle. But the truth is most people cannot afford the lifestyles they’ve bought. The ability to buy something doesn’t mean a thing unless you also have the ability to afford it. You’ll notice that those who can afford more might have less than those who cannot. That is where the key is.
Cheap Ways to Sew Fabric Gift Bags: Eco-Friendly, Reusable Gift Wrapping On a Budget
Sewing fabric gift bags is the perfect way to teach a child how to sew – but don’t spend a fortune on expensive Christmas fabric.
Start Investing with Mutual Funds
There are many benefits to mutual funds. Easy diversification, liquidity and low transaction costs are just a a few. Mutual fund companies are the best investment product for new investors.
