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Four Money Traps Every Mom Should Know
The last thing I expected as I headed up the freeway from San Diego to Los Angeles was a money trap. Traffic? Yes. Frustration and delays? Naturally. But a money trap? Never. Halfway there I had a choice: jump on a wide-open toll road or sit in a sea of traffic only to arrive at my appointment sweaty and swearing. It was an easy but costly decision: my $6.50 toll quickly turned into a …
Watch Out For The Black Friday Money Trap
Black Friday is only 1 week away! Fortunately, Steve Siebold who you may remember from his previous guest post Overcoming Approval Addiction for Moms, is back to share useful tips so we dont get lost in the holiday shopping frenzy and make smart choices! —
ABCs of Money: Teach Your Kids Fiscal Responsibility
Like us on Facebook – The Krazy Coupon Ladyor follow us on Twitter -@KrazyCouponLady Parents wonder, how do I raise a financially responsible child? When do I begin teaching my child about money? Where is the balance between starved and spoiled? How young is too young for a child to begin earning money of their own? How do I teach my child to manage money? Remember, teaching your child about money is a process, not an event. Here are the best ways to teach your child, of any age, how to respect and manage money.
A New Routine for Saving Time, Money and Sanity
How many hours a month do you spend doing mundane chores, like shopping for groceries? The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the average married parent spends somewhere between an hour and three hours each week shopping for groceries. While there were no published numbers for single folks, chances are they spend at least an hour a week doing the same. Sixty to one hundred and eighty minutes a week adds up. If you were able to cut the time you spent grocery shopping by even a third, youd enjoy twenty minutes to an hour of extra (free!) time each week. Add that up over an entire year, and youve got yourself a free day or two. Does that sound too good to be true? Well, online grocery shopping is finally coming into its own. By simply purchasing non-perishables online, rather than in stores, you will not only minimize the time you spend, but you will most likely save money at the same time. Whats not to like about that?
Teach Your Kids To Be Smart With Money
It’s important to start teaching kids about money at an early age and get them into the routine of spending and saving smartly. Here is some advice for teaching your kids how to be smart with their money: