Having teenage children is always going to bring new challenges as they start to take that step from childhood and into the realms of becoming a young adult. But despite the fact that they might sometimes seem to want to shun your attention, you can still find things to do that give you some quality time together.Here is a look at some suitable activities to share together that won’t break the bank, including finding a way to get them to open … [Read more...]
Beach Weddings on a Budget: Simply Stunning Strategies for Stretching Your Dollar
Planning a beach or outdoor wedding isn't always seamless, but you can still have a beautiful wedding day, even if Mother Nature decides to bring rain your way. Here are some tips on how to plan a beach wedding on limited finances, and still make it stunning for everyone.Choosing a Beach Wedding DressBear in mind that you won’t want the same style wedding dress for the beach that you would want for a formal church wedding. Choose … [Read more...]
The Holidays Are Coming: Preparing for Christmas
If you haven't noticed by all of the commercials, the holiday season is on its way. That's right, the time when we celebrate family and friends and faith... and oh yes, presents.Don't get me wrong - I love the gifting part of Christmas. I love giving gifts (and let's be honest, who doesn't enjoy receiving gifts). I actually love going overboard for people. To me, it's part of the fun.But that doesn't mean breaking the bank.If … [Read more...]
Family and Money. And Greed.
My parents have always done their best to make sure that my siblings and I are treated equally. We joke about it sometimes, but it’s definitely appreciated. As we’re all now adults, I try to remind them that if one of us needs financial assistance, they can help that sibling without feeling indebted to the others. Doesn’t always work. But it’s nice that they try so hard.Family and Greed Some friends of the family are really struggling … [Read more...]
You don’t have a will?
I am a bad personal finance blogger.I know I should have an estate plan. I'm a lawyer. We learned about these things! I even have a family member who is an estate planner (No, I do not expect him to do this for free) so I don't even have to go hunting for someone to do this.And yet, I haven't done anything about it.It was one thing when I didn't have any possessions. But I have a house! (Well, around 20% of a house. The bank has … [Read more...]