It’s time to celebrate America Saves Week 2013! This year, celebrate in style by following the steps of the Saves Week theme: Set a goal. Make a plan. Save automatically. This is more than just a theme – it is a recipe for success, because these steps can help you reach your goals. Making good financial decisions has […]
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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Have you ever thought about your spending purchases from an ethical standpoint? I’m sure you’ve noticed the “Buy American” bumper sticker on the back of some people’s cars, but for the most part not too many people give daily consideration to where and how the products they buy are made. With us being a cog […]
Set Some Financial Goals for the New Year.
Are you the resolving type? How are those New Year’s Resolutions coming along? Resolutions made in January have such a bad reputation, I’ve stopped attempting them. However, goals are important at all times of year – not just in January. No matter what you call them, it’s important to set aside time to review where […]
Join the Club
Do you remember each and every Christmas gift you received as a child? In my family, I am noted as the person with the most “long term memory,” but even I can only remember a handful of them. What I do remember most about Christmases’ past is the day spent with extended family, the pretty […]
Before You Buy Toys
Whether you plan to purchase toys for a holiday or another special occasion here are some things to consider before you buy: Age and Development of the Child Of course you want the child to enjoy the toy. Toys may be marked as to appropriate ages for that toy, but what if you are not […]
Christmas and Clutter
Have you ever watched the show “Hoarders” on TV? Hoarding is a serious behavior issue that affects between 700,000 and 1.4 million people in the United States. It is defined by the Mayo Clinic as the “excessive collection of items, along with the inability to discard them.” Many of us are not in that advanced […]