Posted June 20, 2008 - 08:01 by Linsey Knerl
I know of parents who don’t ever discuss money with their kids. “They should be carefree at this age,” they claim. Money isn’t an appropriate topic for family conversation at these homes. But is this a cop-out for preparing kids for real life? And are they missing an opportunity to keep one another accountable to a single goal?
Posted April 4, 2008 - 18:08 by Jabulani Leffall
The government is letting people think that it's okay to make bad choices. The Treasury is rewarding bad behavior and the consumer is learning nothing except to keep up the good work choosing bad alternatives.
Posted February 24, 2008 - 15:50 by Xin Lu
I think most of us have been asked to lend money to someone we know. No matter how close you are with the potential borrower, there are certain situations when you just have to say no. Here are some of the times I think you should absolutely keep your money for the sake of your relationship with the other person and the well being of both parties.
Posted December 8, 2007 - 07:00 by Philip Brewer
I'm stealing the title for this post from the cover of a magazine that I saw back in the early 1980s. It caught my eye especially, because at the time I had just gotten a raise and was, in fact, making $20,000 a year. I was intrigued enough to pick up the magazine and glance through the article, only to be terribly disappointed. The author had a very different notion of how royalty live than I did.
Posted December 6, 2007 - 13:44 by Amy B. Scher
Nature's Baby Organics has a line of amazing skin and body care (shampoo, body wash, diaper cream, powder) and the company is offering WB readers a 15% discount at check-out.
Posted November 30, 2007 - 11:06 by Linsey Knerl
Kids may think they know what they want to get for the holidays this year, but that doesn’t mean they have a clue as to what they need. By having a little forethought, and using this gift-giving opportunity as a chance to really invest in them, you can help change their financial futures. Here is a rundown of some of the best money-management gifts that I have personally used for kids under 12...
Posted September 6, 2007 - 06:24 by Linsey Knerl
Registering for all the newest baby gadgets can be a blast, but it also can be a financial strain on you and those that you have on your wishlist. While it may seem that “baby posh” is the way to go, it makes more sense to invest in some basic baby staples that you can use in a practical way. Here are some of the best ways to save money when you’re expecting:
Posted August 21, 2007 - 21:22 by Paul Michael
How much would you pay to sleep soundly at night, knowing your home is secure and your family is much safer? Well, I'd pay anything to be honest. But after my lockbumping post back in March, I was contacted by a company that has created a unique, inexpensive and wonderful product called the Lock Jaw. It's literally made us all feel safer in so many ways. Plus, Wisebread readers can get it at a discount.
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