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Teach Your Children Why They Should Manage Money

You can teach your children how to budget, how to save, and how to shop sales, but if you neglect to teach them why they should do these things, it will doesn’t matter that you taught them everything else. It is important for your children to learn the reasons that money management is so important. This will help to motivate them to do it the right way when they grow older. Here are four things you can do to teach them. 1) You can show your children what happens when money is managed poorly. One way is to give them … Continue reading →

Money Training Begins at Home

I have actually met many parents who are resistant to really teaching their kids about money. Why is that? Some don’t give allowances because they then lose control over what their kids get to buy. Okay, but… how can your kids learn?? Putting your head in the sand about money won’t help your problems or teach your kids. Children need to learn good money management from their parents. Some basic financial concepts taught as early as the preschool years are short-term vs. long-term goals, delayed gratification, value of money and the power of saving. While these sound complicated; they are … Continue reading →

Dr. Phil Cancels Britney Intervention Show

So much for that televised Britney Spears intervention Dr. Phil had hoped would make him as famous as his boss Oprah. According to his website, Dr. Phil McGraw has officially canceled plans to devote an entire show to Britney Spears’ “difficulties.” The good doc calls the situation surrounding his meeting with the derailed pop star and the subsequent show “too intense.” Aw, gee, ya think sending out press releases, blanketing the airwaves with ads for your upcoming show, then showing up on “Entertainment Tonight,” “The Insider,” and CBS’s “The Early Show” bragging about your “relationship” with the Spears family and … Continue reading →

Money Week in Review: September 16-22

In Save Your Paperwork Debbie gives some great advice on what paperwork you should save. She offers some money saving and organizational tips as well. She points out that it is important to stay on top of your paperwork as well. Monthly Budget and Biweekly Paychecks addresses the confusion that might arise when it comes to budgeting. It gives suggestions on how to make your money and your budget work for you. Reward Points for Kids offers a new way to address the allowance–chores issue. Debbie’s unique solution is worth considering, since it simplifies matters. You can reward or take … Continue reading →

Marriage The Week in Review – September 30 – October 6

Welcome to Saturday morning and I hope you had a good night’s sleep and a great weekend of activity and relaxation in front of you. October is off to a roaring start here at the Marriage Blog with articles being picked up and commented on in other blogs and more. So without further ado, let’s dive into our week in review. Saturday, September 30th Sherry discussed Duane and Beth Chapman: For Better or Worse about the Dog the Bounty Hunter and his wife and their relationship as they work together to track down and bring back criminals and bail jumpers. … Continue reading →