It has been a few months since son got his new part-time job at the movie theater. I have seen that he is really growing into a responsible adult who is getting better at managing his money. This is the same boy who spent $300 one week after he got paid. We had a serious […]
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Do Kids Need an Allowance?
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My Personal Finance Journey from 500 Credit Score to 800
Personal Finance is a topic that stresses a lot of people out. I used to be one of those people. If you have ever seen “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” there is a scene where Isla Fisher’s character is avoiding all the collection letters and calls that she is getting. This was me. I have decided […]
7 Financial Tools to Help You Reach Your Money Goals
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The Best Way to Teach Your Teen About Personal Finance
Son will be a Senior in high school after the summer. Last week he got his second part-time job (his first job was as a lifeguard but he wanted to make more money so decided to apply to other jobs where he could work throughout the year). He would have gotten a job sooner but […]
Always Shop Around Before Making a Big Purchase
It is time to spay our German Shepherd puppy, and our veterinarian quoted us $576. I was shocked because I had read that it was only about $200-$300. I started shopping around. I called three other places. The first one was where I used to take my cats, and they said it would be about […]
How I Save for Big Purchases Without Going Into Debt
When I was in my twenties, I was infamous for spontaneous purchases. If the idea entered my head to buy something, I would have to get it right away. Maybe it’s age or learning from the numerous personal finance books that I have read, but I no longer do that. I wait 24-48 hours before […]
How Book Lovers Can Save Money on Buying Books
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