We hear that we should use cash more than credit and debit cards, but we still need to keep track of what we spend our money on. Even using cash it is easy to overspend. When you pay by check or... Read more >>

Any frequent flyer knows the drill. Order a $5-dollar in-flight movie or cocktail, give the stewardess a $20 bill, and wait a half-an-hour for the change to come back. But it’s a scene being... Read more >>

I got some cards for my birthday. I got two from my sisters and a card from my mother-in-law. I got a card from the bank and a card from my insurance agent. My mother sent me a $500 check, which... Read more >>

There are so many things that stop us in our tracks financially. Why does being stuck seem easier than making progress? Here are four popular places we get jammed and four tips on how to remove... Read more >>

We are followers of Dave Ramsey. He has helped us in working our way out of debt, which we will hit after the first of this next year. The most important key in working your way out of debt is... Read more >>

“This great economy” is a phrase I haven’t heard for a while, but I wonder why. I paid more for gas in 1980 than I did when I filled up yesterday. The nation’s two biggest... Read more >>

When Americans start talking more about saving rather than spending, it shows that our consumer culture is changing. Everywhere you look, there are new ways to save money. People are putting their... Join this chit chat >>

Tip jars are appearing all over the place lately, so sometimes they need a clever sign to attract attention. If I came across some of these tip jars, I’d certainly tip more. Tipping is often... Read more >>

Do you find yourself with too much month at the end of your money? Would you like to “Pay Yourself First” but haven’t figured how? Would you like to S-T-R-E-T-C-H your paycheck or... Read more >>

Most entrepreneurs don’t have the luxury of unlimited funding to start and grow their businesses. In fact, many of them become entrepreneurs to find a way to make money while doing something... Read more >>