I recently had the pleasure of helping Lisa Scherzer with an article she wrote for Yahoo Finance about ways to tell if you are financially ahead of the game. Here’s one of the ways she wrote about: “1. By age 40, you’ve accumulated 1 to 3 times your annual income. Many financial advisers use age-based […]
~by Andra Baehr, Shopping on a Shoestring with Kids in Velcro Shoes There are some purchases that are simply inevitable. When you have a baby, there are a lot of expensive things that you have to buy. Kids have a lot of needs, and some of their simplest needs are terribly expensive. At the very […]
~by Andra Baehr, Shopping on a Shoestring with Kids in Velcro Shoes When I decided to start writing for Purposeful Money, I had all these bright ideas bouncing around in my head. After getting an awesome deal on a birthday gift for my son, I drove away beaming with pride for my ability to score […]
This is a great market for homebuying- interest rates remain low and there’s still some inventory priced to sell. If you’re thinking of buying your first home, or buying up, check out this article I helped AP writer Alex Veiga with to see how to get your finances in tip top shape and ready for […]
Thinking of starting a business? In this rough economic climate lots of people are. Here are some tips to get started. Coming up with a viable business idea to begin with can be tricky. It must be a product or service that people not only want or need, but are willing to pay for. You […]
It’s that time of year, when we feel the newness of January around the corner and the chance for a fresh start. While you’re making your plans to join the gym or swear off cake, consider some financial resolutions to add to your list. Here are some suggestions, organized by the five things we can […]
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” […]
Powerball was the big news this week and I have to confess I didn’t even know until the Pocono Record asked for my comments for the winner. Laurie Monteforte from WBRE news came to see me as well; check out the links just in case you happen to win someday- or know the two […]
Our military service members are a fine group of men and women, sacrificing for our nation and living a lifestyle that’s unique and challenging. Although they don’t do it for the thanks, I’m glad we have Veterans Day set aside to show them our gratitude that we celebrated last weekend. As a military mom it’s […]
I hope by the time you are reading this that your life has settled down to a more normal routine after our visit from Hurricane Sandy. While many of us are “only” dealing with a lack of electricity, quite a few have suffered physical property damage and the challenges that come with recovery. Even if […]
