Monthly Archives: January 2010

Keeping Good Records

Nathan was ordering something on Amazon not long ago and, in order to receive free shipping, he had the “opportunity” to sign up for a membership.  I don’t remember what the membership was for but it, too, was free…for a month.  … Continue reading

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She Who Dies with the Most Jewels Wins

Has your brain ever been so saturated with thoughts that you render it useless?  That’s what happened to me when I saw a bumper sticker on a car that read, “She who dies with the most jewels wins.”   It evoked … Continue reading

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Beyond the Piggy Bank 15-Day Challenge

Okay, so I got this great idea.  One of the hardest parts parents have in getting their kids ready for their financial futures is knowing where or when to start.  So I’m going to jump-start them.  Give them the tools … Continue reading

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Too Much of a Hassle?

I was talking to a friend of mine recently about setting up an allowance program for her six-year-old daughter.  Six is the perfect age to get an allowance going.  Kids this age understand a lot about money and it’s time … Continue reading

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A Win/Win

I can’t believe I have to add figure out Twitter to my list of things to do.  What the heck?  And I’m already behind the 8 ball, so the pressure is really on. That’s when it hit me.  Ryan.  He … Continue reading

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