Mother’s Day has snuck up on us and is this weekend. If you think about it, none of us would be here without our Mothers! Surprisingly, few people ask their Mothers what they actually want for Mother’s Day! This would be a good question for “The Family Feud Show!” A recent survey was done by www.mommypoppins.com asking Mothers what they…read more →
Due to a combination of events including Covid-19, the Suez Canal 2021 container ship backlog, and the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, there are gas supply-side issues that are driving up prices. At one point, the U.S. was producing enough gas domestically to not have to import any gas from overseas. These are some reasons why we are in economic…read more →
Now that the fall is here, it is a good time to tighten up your budget before the holiday spending splurge! Christmas and Hanukah shopping can get out of hand if you let it. Heed these money-saving tips to avoid overspending: Consider Installing LED or CFL Lights Where Possible: New lighting technology has come a long way the past decade. …read more →
Take a look at my top 8 money-saving tips when preparing for back to school.
By the time you read this, we will thankfully have waived “good riddance” to 2020! Wishing you and your family a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2021! Covid-19 has created many behavioral shifts in the year 2020! Some behavioral shifts are temporary, and some could be here to stay. One of those shifts has been toward internet shopping for holidays, tangible gifts, and sometimes…read more →
You do not need me to tell you these are crazy times! They will be talking about 2020 for many years to come. Although the last 6 COVID-19 pandemic-months have been long; in a way, blink your eyes and it is already the 4th quarter of 2020. What does this mean financially? There are MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE for ALL…read more →
You don’t need me to tell you that this country is upside down right now. There has never been a more important time to think clearly and adapt to the current situation. With 40 million unemployed and another 10 million not seeking work, many are in a “financial” survival mode. One in three Americans have yet to receive their unemployment…read more →
On March 27th, President Trump signed the $2Trillion stimulus package for small business owners (sole proprietors or firms with fewer than 500 employees) to get two and a half months’ expenses in a lump-sum payout. The loan could possibly be forgiven depending on how you spend it. I’ve never seen a loan program option as good as the PPP! The…read more →
My mother Sharon and I have been enjoying and experimenting with iced coffee for many years now. During the CV pandemic, one must keep expenses under control while still enjoying life. Be Safe! Buy in bulk: 10 years ago iced coffee was half price vs hot coffee. Now it’s usually more expensive. Now that folks are hunkered down, it’s time…read more →
Now that we are in the first quarter of 2020 it’s easy to get off track from our goals. Follow these 6 tips and with a little time and effort your 2020 finances will be more organized and less stressful. Organize your paperwork: It’s hard to feel in control when you can’t find anything. Gather all papers, shred duplicates/old statements…read more →
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