Thanks to Consolidated Credit for providing this infographic on college debt. Staggering college debt is no way to start off a secure financial future. Yet thousands of students every year rack up thousands of dollars in debt. The average college student attending a four-year institution ends up with $25,000 in debt upon graduation, which is […]
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 […]
~by Andra Baehr, Shopping on a Shoestring with Kids in Velcro Shoes Well, as I sit here typing, I see two moths circling the light over our kitchen table. UGH. But do you know what that means? You guessed it, SPRING IS HERE! This makes it official for me, the moths seal the deal. With […]
Grandchildren are so much fun! We have three of them now; Caleb is 2, his brother Joshua 9 months; and their cousin Logan is 7 months. We are blessed that they live nearby so we see them quite often. It’s a lot different from raising your own kids- the things they do that I would […]
In a recent post, we took a look at getting organized financially. Not everybody’s idea of fun, but after it is done life seems a little less chaotic. This time we’ll work on something even less pleasant, but just as important- estate planning documents. The term “estate planning” has the connotation that it’s only for […]
While the birth or adoption of a baby brings blessings and joy in many ways, a whole host of financial issues are born along with them. If you’re a new mom or dad, you no doubt are buried (maybe literally) in diapers, toys, and feedings, and taking care of household business can fall to the […]
Sunday dinners were a tradition in our home growing up. My mom would cook a delicious meal, set the dining room table with the good china, candles and all, and my dad would put on a Johnny Mathis record for background music. It was great family time that we enjoyed. It was also there that […]
