Confession time: I don't remember that last time I used a coupon at the grocery store. Eight years ago, when Frankie and I were deep in the process of building up our emergency fund and doing our best to eek a few extra dollars out of every … [Read more...]
Parenting on a Budget? (Advice & Insight from Rabbi Barry Kislowicz)
Posted on May 24, 2016 by
Guest post by Rabbi Barry Kislowicz Today I am honored to welcome a friend and outstanding educator, Rabbi Barry Kislowicz, the current head of school at Fuchs Mizrachi School. His wonderful family is moving to Israel this summer, but maybe I can … [Read more...]
7 Habits that Will Change Your Relationship with Money
Posted on October 26, 2015 by
One of my favorite podcasts is So Money by Farnoosh Torabi. She interviews industry leaders and financial experts, exploring their successes and failures with money. Toward the end of every interview, she asks a series of questions -- everything … [Read more...]
We All Make Mistakes with Money. Please Stop Judging Yourself.
Posted on September 24, 2015 by
Here's one thing about money I know to be true: Rich, poor or somewhere in between, we all make mistakes. And usually, at least in my experience, these aren't mistakes you can easily fix with a calculator. No, these aren't mere math mistakes -- … [Read more...]
How to Teach Your Children About Money
Posted on July 28, 2015 by
Long time readers of this blog know the story of how my husband and I have changed our money lives: We got out from under $30,000 of debt, set up an emergency fund, funded a bunch of sink funds, and have started aggressively saving for our … [Read more...]
Personal Budget Coaching for 2015
Posted on January 1, 2015 by
Personal Budget Coaching Are you drowning under debt, but resolved to turning that around in 2015? Are you uncertain how to make a budget -- but really want to for your family? Are you confused about which expenses are the most important -- … [Read more...]
Why I Love YNAB (You Need A Budget)
Posted on December 29, 2014 by
Budgeting. (Does the mere word send shivers down your spine?) If it does, you're not alone. The truth is that budgeting freaks a lot of people out. It used to freak me out, too. But then I started liking budgeting. (Weird, I know.) What … [Read more...]
{ENDS TODAY} Earn a $200 Bonus When You Open Capital One Checking & Savings Account
Posted on December 1, 2014 by
EXPIRED! Wahoo! I was so hoping we’d see this offer! Of all the savings on Black Friday, this is my very favorite “deal”. Because this one isn’t just about saving money, it’s about MAKING money. Capital One 360 — where my husband and I … [Read more...]
How I Save My Money with Sink Funds
Posted on November 5, 2014 by
Since moving to Cleveland, we've had to set up some new banking routines. We opened an account with a local bank here for our personal and business needs (shout out to Huntington -- they've been fabulously to work with*). Opening those new … [Read more...]
7 Things Married People Need to Know About Money
Posted on May 8, 2014 by
Can't get on the same page with your better half about money? You're not alone. According to a 2015 SunTrust Bank survey, conflicts over finances are the leading cause of marital stress. My husband and I spent the first 5 years of our marriage … [Read more...]
