Money management is an important skill to have and one that can have a deep impact on a relationship. Many studies have shown that disagreement over money is one of the top 3 reasons that couples state when separating or getting a divorce. Money is important to think about and deal with because it can […]
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The Economics of Poor Health
The Economics of Poor Health Most people sincerely want to do better when it comes to diet, exercise, and wellness. But you are not the only one interested in your health. Others who have a vested interest in you (and your lifestyle choices) are your employers and the government, because health care costs have skyrocketed […]
“Mom, I Need This:” Winning the Back-to-School Clothing Wars
As Ohio students start gearing up for a return to the classroom, parents will also have to gear up for back-to-school expenses. In my budget class, we talk about the three kinds of expenses; fixed, flexible, and occasional. Flexible and occasional expenses are items or services you may not need to pay for every month, but when […]
Pomp and Financial Circumstance
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and the official start of area graduation ceremonies. If you have a family member graduating from high school this year, congratulations. Hopefully you aren’t breaking the bank to host a graduation party. Like other celebratory events such as kid’s birthday parties and weddings, graduation parties have […]
Livin’ La Vida Loca
Most of you probably remember the Ricky Martin song “Livin’ la Vida Loca” that was popular about ten years ago. Translated, it means “living the crazy life.” I’m going to assume that many of you are feeling a little crazy right now. We just got done filing taxes, gas prices seem to escalate daily, the […]
Time to Spring Clean
Does anyone do “spring cleaning” any more? When I was young, the arrival of warm weather meant a thorough cleaning of our homes. This included washing windows and walls, cleaning cupboards, shampooing carpets, and tackling the dust and grime that accumulated after months of a tightly closed house. This cleaning of our homes triggered a […]