Back when most of us were younger, we didn’t discuss money. Things seemed simpler then. Today’s parents take a more active role in teaching kids about their finances. And we’re left trying to figure out the right age to let our kids open a bank account...
Looking for a hands-on way to teach your kid the basics of saving and budgeting? PNC Bank’s S Is for Savings Account combines a simple, age-appropriate interface with some of the best educational features in the industry to reinforce key money manageme...
In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been trying to give my daughter the hook-up on her credit lately. Yes, Faith’s only 12, but that’s even more of a reason to work on it now – this will put her on the right track so sheR...
If you haven’t frozen your credit yet, I’ll be harping on why you need to do that shortly. However, this article is about freezing your child’s credit and why it’s just as important, if not more important, than freezing your own...
If your kids are bugging you for money to buy stuff, they could start a money earner of their own. Depending on how old your child is, they can get started making money now.
Another month is done, and 2022 is over! It's that time of year again -- the final accounting of dividends and spending in 2022! Believe it or not, I've been doing these posts for years now, and December is almost always the most interestin...
Last year, I wrote a wrap-up post with the 10 most popular posts of the year. It was an idea I borrowed from my friend Fritz over at The Retirement Manifesto (with his permission, of course). I liked that idea so much that I’m running with it aga...
Happy Holidays everyone! Is it that time of year already? It's amazing how quickly 2022 passed! It seems like only yesterday we were starting to pack-up the house for our big move! A lot can happen in a year, that's for sure! Since the ...
I started a clothing-focused mini-series over the summer wherein I managed to devote two ENTIRE posts to the topic of just me and my clothing alone: My Ever-Evolving Relationship With My Clothes The Clothes I Wear For Comfort and Confidence Riveting ...
Wow, this post is nearly a month late! While you readers have been patiently waiting for the next blog post, I've been goofing-off and taking a vacation instead of writing! Oops! That's what happens when you become financially independent I ...
“Wow, that’s one entitled kid for sure!” Words you don’t ever want to hear about your child. We’re blessed to have saved enough money to be able to enjoy early retirement. As a millionaire family that doesn’t live ex...
With the S&P 500 down about 20% YTD, its been a rough year for those with money invested in the stock market. Other asset classes have done just as poorly. Inflation has laid a solid roundhouse punch on household budgets this year, leavi...
You might see a divorce coming from a mile away and still take steps to protect your finances before it happens. From opening an individual bank account to changing your beneficiaries, learn what to do now so that you’re not filled with financial regre...
Yeah, there’s a lot going on there, right? Looking at a title like this, you might feel convinced that our summer road trip has been a bust. I can’t argue with that line of thinking. There’s not one thing on this list that sounds posi...
If your home looks like a toy hoarder’s paradise, it’s time to declutter. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of places in desperate need of fun, enriching items for youngsters. Find out where to donate the used toys your kids no longer want. The post Whe...
Mazoola is a free money management app for kids and parents. This convenient, kid-friendly mobile wallet is designed to replace a traditional bank account while teaching basic budgeting skills and setting kids up for a lifetime of financial responsibil...
When deciding between giving birth at home or in a hospital, look at the cost of having a baby in either situation. You might be surprised which one’s right for you. The post Home Birth vs. Hospital Birth Costs – Is Natural Birthing with a Midwif...
Adoption is rarely a financial decision, but rather a decision of the heart. Still, it’s crucial to be aware of the expenses involved so you can be financially prepared to bring home your new family member. Consider these costs if you’re planning to ad...
First off, I need to apologize for the lateness of this post -- it's already mid-May! Sorry folks! I'm running *a little* behind schedule on the blog these days. Let's just say I've been a little distracted by this whole moving process. Not...
In just a few days, our time of living in Panama for over 2 ½ years will be coming to an end. It’s bittersweet in so many ways, but today I thought it would be fun to look back at so many of the fun activities we did during our time here. Wh...