My son came down the stairs, phone in hand, and showed me a gaming headset he had found on the internet. He stated that the headset was exactly what he was looking for, and since it was Cyber Monday he wanted to purchase them at the discounted price. … [Read more...] about How To Prevent Overspending This Holiday Shopping Season
My wife and I agreed to let our son travel with friends ninety minutes to a major metropolitan area to go to his first concert. A few days later, after I found out he had purchased his ticket, I asked if he was setting aside money for … [Read more...] about Budget vs Spending Plan and Why I Need Both
I just wanted to get through the next couple of days. I had in-laws visiting from another state which resulted in extra spending for eating and entertaining. An out of town event over the weekend would require extra funds for gas and the usual … [Read more...] about Ignoring Your Finances NEVER Turns Out Well
I didn't plan for a trip with my son to Walmart to turn into a financial lesson. I'm always looking for ways to teach my son how to manage money in the real world, and this opportunity just sort of popped out of thin air. A child's … [Read more...] about Want To Teach Your Kid About Finances? Take Them Shopping!
If you are planning for retirement and are looking for other investment options, you could include a gold IRA in your portfolio. Why? It is a relatively safe investment that can generate a steady income for you. Here’s what you need to know … [Read more...] about Should You Invest in a Gold IRA?
As we bring the first week of February to a close, it's hard not to look ahead. Here's how my mind works: It's February now....and the next month is March. Sometimes there are some really nice days in March...so Winter is almost over right? … [Read more...] about Clever Posts Of The Week – February 6th
