Admittedly, I’m not much of a coupon clipper. At least not paper coupons. I lose them, forget to use them, find them to be annoying to keep track of in general. But electronic coupons and money saving apps? I’m in. Beyond the usual Googling for promo codes before pressing “place order,” I’ve found there are […]
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 […]
The theory of risk reward says that in order to obtain more reward, one must take on more risk. In a recent post, I wrote about the little reward available these days in accounts that by design must be safe. For money that can and should take on risk in pursuit of a better return, […]
The past few years have been downright pitiful when it comes to earning interest on bank accounts. With the average savings account paying close to zero, and some even charging fees, which puts your return in the negative, it can be discouraging to see your savings sit idle. But what options are there? With some […]
It may be Thanksgiving month to many of us, but to May college grads, it’s also the month their student loan payments start. Got questions about how to pay them back? We have some answers. I’m out of school; now what do I do with all of these loans? Each year a student borrows money, […]
Have you heard of Pocono Alliance? If you don’t know who they are, you should find out. These folks know how to make things happen in our community! And they’ve got something big in the works- Monroe County’s first all-inclusive playground, Crossing Abilities. It’s located in Mountainview Park in Tannersville, and is scheduled to be […]
Happy Independence Day! This day always reminds me that despite whatever is going on our country politically, economically, or socially, we do live in an exceptional place founded by exceptional people. I thank God for the opportunity to live in the Land of Opportunity. Remember the bicentennial celebrations? The movie 1776? What fun! We […]
~by Andra Baehr, Shopping on a Shoestring with Kids in Velcro Shoes Preparing for a baby is an exciting time in a new parent’s life, but it comes with a lot of big decisions, and can also be a little overwhelming. There are so many things to research, adjustments to be made to your home, […]
They say necessity is the mother of invention; I’d add that a tough economy is the mother for resourcefulness. While many startups and organizations are having trouble raising capital or borrowing funds, others are taking it upon themselves to get the job done. As an example, two guys I follow on Facebook — Christian singer […]
It’s often said that being a mother is a thankless job, but I think that being a dad can be too, and maybe even more so. Think about it… what gifts for moms are advertised? Jewelry, dinners out, spa days. And dads? Hair trimmers. How many “I love Dad” tattoos have you seen? Mom rules […]
