Photo by Mayur Gala on Unsplash Engagement rings: Getting on the same page Each year, we see a spike in engagements during the month of December. And with December fast approaching, now’s a great time to start talking about—you guessed it—engagement rings.  Of course, not every couple will opt for a traditional ring. But no … Read more

Photo by Davies Designs Studio on Unsplash Because things might look more normal this year Last year, the holidays looked a lot different from what many of us were used to. Instead of spending money flying across the country to see family, or hosting big parties to ring in the New Year, many of us … Read more

If you have a kid that may one day be interested in going to college, it can be helpful to think about how your family might prepare for that expense as far in advance as possible. Most importantly, you’ll need to set expectations about money (Who’s paying? How much are they paying?) as early as … Read more

Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash The holidays are fast approaching. And, depending on your comfort level, that might mean a few gatherings of friends and family are on the horizon.  If you plan to get people together this year, you’ll be glad to know it is possible to host them without breaking the bank. … Read more

Photo by Obi Onyeador on Unsplash Even though our budgets aren’t as complex Crafting the United States’ federal budget is a huge undertaking that spans numerous offices and committees and months!  While our personal budgets won’t ever be nearly as complex, we can still learn a lot about the do’s and don’ts of budgeting from … Read more

Photo by Jordan Rowland on Unsplash Help kids learn about money at each age and stage Helping kids learn about money before they leave the nest is important. But unless you have an advanced degree in child development, it can be tricky to know the best way to teach them about money and budgeting in … Read more