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Think A Year Ahead To Take Control Of Your Time

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It’s hard to believe that it’s the end of the year – and decade! As you celebrate the holiday season, you may find yourself reflecting on what you’ve accomplished this year. But if you’re like me, you also might think about resolutions you broke, goals you failed to meet, and habits you quit practicing. When […]

Was Study Abroad For My Son Worth The Cost?

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My son’s in his third year of college. He’s graduating a year early because he earned a full year of credit by taking and passing AP and community college classes in high school.  We’re working together as a family to help him graduate debt-free. We used 529 plans to save money and by working part-time […]

Downsizing for the Holidays

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By Brenda K. Uekert, PhD The numbers are in for Black Friday – consumers spent almost $69 billion between Thanksgiving and Sunday, a new record. Those who shopped on Black Friday spent an average of $362. ‘Tis the season for spending! So how odd that I found myself driving home on black Friday with an […]

Helping Aging Parents With Money: Charitable Giving

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On this Giving Tuesday, we’re focusing on our aging parents and their charitable giving. We’ve already written about senior citizens being serious targets for financial exploitation, sharing ways to help protect your parents from losing their hard-earned money. While we are passionate about helping our parents avoid becoming victims of scams, we also want to […]

Challenging Our Need To Drive Our Car

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I couldn’t wait to get my driver’s license when I turned 16. I got my permit on my birthday and passed my road test a few months later. During that time, I passed driver’s ed and practiced driving every single day. Being able to drive was a freedom I couldn’t wait to have. I even […]

Great Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Grown-Up Kids

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We’re rapidly approaching the most wonderful time of the year! Soon you’ll be decorating, heading to parties, and enjoying your favorite sweets and treats with family and friends.  You’ll also be doing plenty of holiday shopping.  I never had a hard time finding gifts for my kids when they were little. But I really struggle […]

Helping Aging Parents With Money: Avoiding Financial Scams

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It’s no surprise that there are plenty of scams trying to separate you from your money. But senior citizens are the group most often targets for serious financial exploitation. In 2018, the Senate Special Committee on Aging reported that older Americans lost almost $3 billion to scams.  Let that number sink in. At a time […]

Free or Low-Cost Mammogram Programs and Resources

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You probably notice a lot of pink around your office or your community in October. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A time we honor those affected by breast cancer by wearing pink or displaying pink signs of support, and a time when we remind and encourage women to get a mammogram.  Sadly, some women skip […]

5 Things I Learned Working Part-Time At A High-End Jewelry Store

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It’s interesting to look back at all the part-time jobs I’ve had through the years and think about what I learned from them. I’ve been a newspaper carrier, babysitter, lifeguard, swim instructor, waitress, bartender, coach, and sports official. And I also sold bracelets, necklaces, rings, and fancy watches at a high-end jewelry store. One of […]

Motivation, Mindsets & Change: 6 Important TED Talks By Women

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We spend a lot of time on this site discussing money and different factors impacting our financial health and the financial wellness of our loved ones.  We read books and blog posts on personal finance. And there are a lot of podcasts about money on our playlists too. Personal development and wellness are also topics […]