Folks have been lamenting the commercialization of the holiday season for years, but the outcry this year about shopping on Thanksgiving indicates a rebellion of sorts. Christmas decorations pop up in stores in September; relentless television advertising pushes consumers to empty wallets for a “perfect” holiday; the irony of rushing around buying gifts right up […]
I’m so thrilled to have the opportunity to share a new feature with you here on Purposeful Money. If you’ve ever been frustrated by the challenges of raising kids on a tight budget, then we have some good news for you! New mommy and budget stretcher extraordinaire Andra Baehr will be sharing her money saving […]
Ready for Zero and Good Financial Cents joined forces to help people get out of debt. They formed a community of financial experts and folks dedicated to getting out of debt together, and set a goal of $10,000,000 paid off in 90 days. Sign up below to join them, or check out the Debt Movement site […]
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 […]
Merry Christmas to you and your families and warmest wishes for blessings in the New Year to come!
These are not a few of my favorite things! It seems whenever I write about a topic I end up living it out in real life (except for that lottery story… ). No sooner had I learned what a maypop was and written this for the Pocono Record when my husband Bill informed me that […]
Every family has its holiday traditions, and for ours, it’s just not Christmas without the Daytop holiday brunch. Daytop New Jersey is an outpatient and residential treatment center for adolescents in Mendham, NJ, delivering comprehensive substance abuse treatment and education. My dad is a volunteer and in his position has had a close up […]
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 […]
When you first saw the Christmas decorations appear in the stores this year, what was your reaction—joyful anticipation of warm, loving times spent celebrating with your family, or that sinking feeling inside, reminding you of all the work, money and stress that go along with the Christmas season? If you’re in the former group, congratulations! […]
Have you ever received- or given- a stupid gift? It can happen when we follow some of the silly rules we make for ourselves when it comes to gift giving, especially at Christmas time. Rules like- all gifts given in the same “class” (meaning all work friends, nieces and nephews, etc) must have equal value; […]
