The rich get richer. It's a common phrase generally meant to mean that it seems wealthy people have an easier time generating more income. They catch all the breaks. Similarly, it seems like those with good credit catch all the breaks when it comes … [Read more...] about How Your Credit Score Affects Loan Interest
Our public school system is failing our children. April is Financial Literacy Month, but you'd never know it. There's no special events at our public school, special units in any of the classes, and there's not a single poster to be … [Read more...] about Financial Literacy Month: Should Personal Finance Be Taught In School?
The keg vs canned beer debate is one that I tackled awhile back, but what about soda? During a planning discussion for my son's graduation party my wife suggested getting a keg of root beer, but also wondered aloud if it was really just a novelty or … [Read more...] about Keg, Canned, or 2-Liter Bottles: Which is The Cheapest Way To Buy Root Beer?
On our recent family road trip to Florida my son tapped me repeatedly on the shoulder and excitedly pointed out the window towards a Sonic fast-food restaurant. Since we don't have Sonic in our area, and we had heard the ice cream was very good, we … [Read more...] about Do You Tip At Sonic?
It doesn't bother me when people poke fun at my frugal ways. I know for a fact that I get more for my money than most because of them. For example, my friends give me a hard time about always searching online for coupons on my phone. I also notice … [Read more...] about How Frugality Super Powers Doubled My Savings
Standing at the airline ticketing counter, a friend of mine was told her flight had been canceled due to recent severe weather in the South. They would be able to get her on a flight in a few days, leaving her and her two children stranded 1200 miles … [Read more...] about What Is Required Of The Airline When Your Flight Is Cancelled?
Traveling is expensive, so when we hit the road we're always on the lookout for ways to save money. One thing we do is stay at hotels that offer money saving perks. As part of our process to find the best hotel deal possible, we have a checklist of … [Read more...] about 6 Hotel Perks That Save You Money
Children learn a lot about how to behave simply by watching their parents. One can talk endlessly with their kids, but actions speak louder than words. A parent can teach invaluable lessons about personal finance simply by making financial decisions … [Read more...] about Kids And Money: Kids Learn Personal Finance By Watching
