You can never be too rich or too thin. While I don’t think Wallis Simpson is quite right about that, it does speak to two of the most popular resolutions made each new year: To lose weight and save money. Neither is complicated — to lose weight you need a calorie deficit; to save money, […]
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 […]
My editor at the Pocono Record asked those of us who write for Monroe Pike Life to send him our reflections on being a mom. Mine are below. What are your thoughts- on being a mom, a dad, a relative- thoughts on the responsibilities and unexpected joys of caring for children? Elizabeth Stone said having […]
I recently wrote this article for Credit.com, the 10 Money Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore. Check out the link below. Some highlights- Beware of shiny objects Watch your waste and Don’t Deprive Yourself I was surprised to see ABC News online and Yahoo Finance picked up the article too. And a clarification of tip #9 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Some professional news to share today (below). I’m honored to be part of Kingdom Advisors, especially because of our ties to Larry Burkett, who founded Kingdom Advisors with Ron Blue. Larry made a huge impact on my life (and many others) back in the 80’s and 90’s and was my professional inspiration to go into […]
~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 […]
Our monthly Money Circle for Women returns in January, and I’ll be part of the informational workshop “Introduction to Collaborative Divorce.” If either topic interests you read on for more information. Women’s Money Circle Women accomplish great things when they collaborate, and even money can be fun if you tackle it with your friends! […]
