One of my grandchildren is getting married this June. He is a graduate student and she is a school teacher. I feel obliged to talk to them about love and money. Both are level-headed intelligent people. However, neither has ever been married before. I have been married three times. Therefore, I think I should lend […]
If You Don’t Ask You Don’t Get
You may have heard the expression, “If you don’t ask, you don’t get”. My kids sure have. It could save you a lot of money. Having the Right Mindset I believe that simple phrase is the basis of a sound money mindset. The idea is that everything is negotiable. Of course, not everything is. But […]
5 Good Budget Cars Under Under $3000
Among financial experts, one popular piece of advice is to avoid car debt. Everybody wants a comfortable and reliable car, but many believe that anything with over 100k miles is knocking on death’s door. However, this isn’t always the case. The issues with new cars don’t stop at their hefty price tags and depreciation value. […]
Generic Brands That Can Go Against Brand Names
Growing up in a lower middle class family meant that we often fought over generic brands vs brand names at the grocery store. However, when money was tight we often relied on generic brands to help make ends meet. In an effort to stop my brother and me from complaining, my parents always reminded us […]