Financial Blog
Cooking with Leftovers – Grilled Chicken Salad
If you've been reading my blog for any length of time you just KNOW I'm a fan of leftovers. They are a great way to stretch your food budget. Most leftovers end up tasting better than the original dish-something about allowing a...
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Workout on a Budget
I recently told you how my epiphany about exercise and attitude helped me to start feeling better about myself and my outlook on life. Exercise does not require a whole lot of money to get started, which is especially helpful if you don’t have a whole lot to...
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Don’t Wait for Government to Fund Your Retirement
Would you ever consider going to jail in order to be taken care of in your retirement years? As shocking as this idea sounds, some older Japanese have done exactly that in order to be taken care of, as described in this article from BBC. They’ve run out of...
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Exercise Your Attitude Adjustment
Have you ever run a marathon or trained for any other kind of endurance event? The saying goes, “Running is 90% mental and the rest is physical”. I’m living proof of how true this is - let me tell you a story to explain why… Several years ago my thyroid...
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Tips for Teaching your Child About Money
The greatest legacy any parent can leave a child is the ability to manage money responsibly. Sadly, if the debt statistics in America are any indication, most of us are not learning this valuable lesson from our parents. It doesn’t have to be this way! Here are...
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Money Saving Travel Tips
The old saying about, “all work and no play” is certainly true in this day and age. Every once in awhile we need to take a break from our routines and let off a little steam. Going on a nice vacation does not have to cost a fortune but to save money it takes a...
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Saving Money when Planning a Wedding
In 2017, the average cost of a wedding in America was just over $25,000. This is just for the wedding - add the honeymoon to the mix and you’re talking some serious cash. Fortunately, there are less expensive options available than a sit down dinner that can...
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April 15 – Tax Day
It’s April 15 - otherwise known here in America as Tax Day. Today is the deadline for filing your tax return with the Internal Revenue Service. I sincerely hope everyone is done with their taxes by the time you read this but, if not, it’s time to file an...
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Good Things Come to Those Who Plan
I remember when I was about 15 years old, I wanted a new bicycle. Not just any bicycle, mind you, but a Sears Easy Spirit 10 speed - the boys version with the ram horn handlebars. I wish I still had that bike because it was SWEET! It was a beautiful blue color...
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Midlife Bloggers Q&A Roundtable
I recently asked a question in a Facebook group dedicated to midlife bloggers - “If you could get one question answered right now as it relates to personal finance, what would you ask?” I got some great responses so, without further ado, here’s the answers to...
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