saving

In a hyper-connected, hyper-consumer society, spending, spending, and spending some more is easy! But, the problem with that is that it will leave you and your family inundated with goodies in the short term but left out in the cold in the longer term. Instead, you should be saving someRead More →

work from home

Have you found yourself suddenly working from home? Things are crazy right now with the global pandemic we have found ourselves in, and many people are losing (temporarily) their jobs. If you’re one of the lucky ones that get to work from home, it may seem wonderful or maybe daunting.Read More →

tax benefits

When you run your own business and have kids, you may start to wonder about whether it’s tax-smart to hire your teenager or not. While giving your teenager a job is a wonderful way to teach them good work ethics and responsibilities, it can also be a financially rewarding optionRead More →

financial tips

This is a sponsored post. All opinions about smart financial tips for teens are 100% my own. Time flies, and nowhere is this truer than when it comes to your children. My son is already 16 years old, and at times I wonder if I have done everything I could –Read More →

budget

I’ve made a budget since my early twenties… long before I got married and had a family. I like knowing where my money goes. Lucky for me, my husband is the same way. And he’s real smart and techy, so he makes me cool spreadsheets, graphs, etc. so I canRead More →

personal finances

Managing your personal finances is absolutely critical to enjoying a happy life with enough money to spend. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be hard to make time to do this, but it really is worth the effort. Luckily, the steps towards sensible management of yourRead More →

Save on bills this Christmas season

As we say goodbye to Halloween, we look towards Christmas and the problem with this festive wonderful winter time of year is that it can cost a fortune. It’s not just the presents… it’s the food, the decorations, and yes the gifts. There seems to always be something or someoneRead More →