by Kim | May 9, 2019 | Budgeting, Money
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...
by Kim | May 6, 2019 | Life Lessons, Money
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...
by Kim | Apr 29, 2019 | Life Lessons, Money
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...
by Kim | Apr 25, 2019 | Life Lessons, 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...
by Kim | Apr 22, 2019 | Budgeting, Money
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...
by Kim | Apr 18, 2019 | Budgeting, Money
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...