Are you anxiously checking your bank account or mailbox waiting on the tax refund to show up? The IRS states the average tax refund last year was around $1,949 and so far this year refunds are averaging $1,952. I’d be waiting anxiously too if that was what I overpaid. Sadly most folks are eager for the money to […]
Did you know that the global market for baby products is almost 75 billion dollars? While some of that revenue is items that you need to purchase (a crib, a car seat), many of the purchases made are based on people thinking they need every gadget and device to survive babyhood. Don’t fall prey to this […]
As you think through getting your budget and finances in order, many people realize their biggest expense is child care. I can totally see the frustration of child care not even being on most financial gurus’ budget sheets. However, even in this important category, there are some ways to reduce costs and even find tax […]
While we are all thinking of new years resolutions and goals, here are a few easy financial resolutions you can make. It would be great to do all 8, but just one will make quite an impact on your bank account and finances. 1. Pay off debt. If you are carrying credit card or other consumer […]
A cast iron skillet is a kitchen staple. Your grandma had one, her grandma had one, and, if you take care of it properly, your good cast iron skillet can last for years. To get this to happen, you’ll need to know how to clean your pan. Not only will it last a long time, […]
If you have a high deductible health insurance plan (one that you don’t pay a co-pay to see the doctor but pay for everything until you’ve met your deductible) then you NEED to have a Health Saving Account (HSA) with it! I just saw today that Fidelity, one of the leading investment firms, now has Fee-Free […]
Over the last several years, we have watched numerous friends and family members deal with unexpected death. Something that has stood out to me in the midst of them grieving is that one added burden can be dealing with all of the paperwork and financial issues, especially if the information needed to address this is […]
I have been a consignment sale girl ever since I helped run a local sale through our Mothers of Twins club. When I first started, though, I had no clue what I was doing and would come home with a ton of things we didn’t need just because in the moment they looked cute or […]
Looking for a low cost and fun gift for Mother’s Day? How about making mom a gift basket? This means you can pick a few things you know that Mom likes and create a larger gift to suit her personality! I made what I think would be a pretty awesome gift and spent $16 total […]
