Navigating Marriage and Finances My wife and I will celebrate 11 years of marriage this month. Let us all congratulate her on being patient […]
Lesson 20: The Giant Cinnamon Roll My mouth watered typing that title. I’m suddenly hungry and can’t concentrate. Must… have… someone… else… type this lesson… Last […]
Dealing with financial stress and unexpected expenses As I sat inside my home on a sweltering Saturday in Florida, I was thinking of one thing: college football. […]
Lesson 18: Teach Your Kids to Save vs. Spend This time we’re going to apply our new-found appreciation for opportunity cost to an age-old personal choice: to save or […]
Is private education right for your family? The time has officially arrived; we are sending our eldest into the world for the first time. Being that she […]
Meal kits: eating healthy and saving money I think just about anyone can relate to this conversation: “What do you want to do for dinner?” I asked […]
Why do we spend money? Money is a tool that allows us to acquire things we need for our families’ survival: food, housing, and clothing. […]
The key to reducing debt: your mental game Both reducing debt and dieting are very simple concepts: You spend more than you make and gain debt. You eat […]
Tweak your beauty purchases to save money (and the environment) “Are you ready yet?” My husband’s standard line when we are getting ready to go somewhere. “Nope.” My standard reply. […]