3 Money Questions from a Client on Savings, Points and Credit Cards
One of my Money-Smart Students program graduates reached out with some great questions. I thought I’d share my responses with you since I’ve had several
December 2, 2021
Use Your Savings Account Strategically When Interest Rates are Low
At 3:30 pm last Tuesday, my inbox blew up. The same thing happened in the various financial forums I participate in. “Did you hear about
April 22, 2021
How to Save More Money: Why paying less for purchases doesn’t count
I’m on a mission this month to help you grow your savings. By savings, I mean more money in your savings account. In Part 1
November 4, 2019
How to Save More Money, Part 1: Where to start, even when you think it’s impossible
Raise your hand if you think saving money is a pain? It seems like such a simple process in theory: Earn money. Save and invest some
October 23, 2019
Money Tip – October 17, 2019
Today’s Money Tip has to do with a number that I hope you’re tracking – your Savings Rate. Here’s why it matters so much. When
October 17, 2019
Get Your Spending Off Autopilot: How one woman is saving $845 every month
Impressive results occur when you take a systematic, deliberate approach to your finances. Every week, I send out a money tip and an action step
May 23, 2019
Debt Repayment: What a 22-year-old guy accomplished after ONE Women’s Money’s Group meeting
Yes, you read that correctly: a guy attended a Women’s Money Group meeting. That was back in December, when I opened the doors to men.
May 3, 2019
Rethinking Emergency Funds
Does an Emergency Fund serve you well or give you the illusion of security? It depends. There seems to be a generally-accepted rule that having
July 25, 2018
Financial Lessons From a Taxi Driver
I don’t know what it is about me and taxi drivers. Whenever I’m in a car alone with them – something that happens infrequently –
May 23, 2018
Do you really save money when you buy items on sale?
“Why aren’t you taking advantage of the massive sales at the moment? You of all people should know you can save a ton of money
November 28, 2017
How to Burn Your Mortgage in Three Years
No, that’s not a typo – I do mean three years. And that’s precisely what Sean Cooper did: He bought a house in the Greater
March 8, 2017
Why a money give-away contest is potentially dangerous
Within two seconds of backing out of the driveway, my twelve year old asked, “Can you please turn on the radio?” The funny thing is
April 15, 2016
Plans to Start Saving And Other Delusions
“I’m going to start saving money.” Ah, the lies we tell ourselves, or rather, the delusions we hold on to. I hear that a lot
June 11, 2015
The Problem with Sales and Discount Coupons
Shortly before Christmas many moons ago, Malcolm burst through our front door with a look of triumph on his face. In his hands he had
December 3, 2014
The Myth of More Money
Just imagine how nice it would be if someone sent you a gift of $20,000. Wouldn’t that be great? Even better, what if they magically
October 1, 2014
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