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Way back here, I explained how this blog is used as my way of recording our journey together as a family, to share my thoughts on motherhood and stepmotherhood, and to leave some advice/info for my kids in the event that … Continue reading
Category Archives: Money
It’s been a little while since I have talked about money! Way back here I talked about how I wanted to give my kids some basic tips about how to manage their money; so they can learn while they are … Continue reading
Last summer we implemented a new money system in our house. It is a version adapted from this one at one of my go-to parenting sites. We have modified the system for our house and our needs, taking in consideration … Continue reading
Since my money series is really bits and pieces of things I want to make sure I tell my kids, I thought I’d do a list of a few “random thoughts” about debt… credit cards in particular since that is … Continue reading
I have added another “four-letter-word-I-don’t-want-to-hear-from-your-mouths” to our list. The kids are already quite familiar with it. And I think it scares them a bit. And I’m totally fine with that. DEBT. Nasty word. I’ve already shared my little secret how … Continue reading
In the book “Smart Couples Finish Rich” by David Bach (a good read by the way), he makes some very interesting points to think about before actually dealing with your finances. First off, you need to have a plan. We … Continue reading
This is a really boring tip but quite important: Write down all your expenses for a specific period of time (try doing it for a couple of months). Keep track of every red cent you spend. Every cent. Then categorize … Continue reading
Continuing on with my “Money series” designed primarily with advice for my kids as they get older (good, common sense advice that you better listen to guys!): The easiest and most effective way to manage your money is the concept: … Continue reading
I have a little secret that only a few people really know about me. I love money. Sounds weird but I do. When I go buy a magazine, I go buy one about money. I like reading books about money. … Continue reading