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Total Honesty about Money Mistakes

Sometimes I do something really stupid. Okay, it’s more than just sometimes … it happens quite a lot. And occasionally, it has to do with money. Take today, for instance. I didn’t see until it was too late that I wasn’t supposed to put large envelopes in the drop at the post office. The sign said it would probably get returned to me. So I spent money mailing packages … to myself … and felt like a total dimwit. Part of me wanted to keep that to myself. It’s hard to admit when you’ve done something dorky. But my husband … Continue reading →

Honesty Is Its Own Reward

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There’s an episode of Family Guy where Meg, Stewie, and Chris find a lost wallet. The Griffin children want to spend the money. Neighbor Joe Swanson informs the kids that they need to turn the lost wallet in to the police and then wait two weeks for it to be claimed. If the wallet is not claimed, the kids get to keep the funds. I do believe Bobby went through a similar situation on The Brady Bunch. When I was in high school my boyfriend and I went to Nazarene Night at Disneyland with my church. We were waiting in … Continue reading →

Think Before You Lend Money to a Friend

Nothing can come between friends faster than money except, perhaps romantic issues but that’s a different topic for another forum. There are many ways that money can create tension between friends, and sometimes the issues are so serious that friendships end because of them. Of course you value your friendships, but there are many good reasons that you and your friends should keep your finances mostly to yourselves. I am not suggesting that you never talk to your friends about money, because friends can often be great not only for listening but for helping you find new solutions or different … Continue reading →