Fees and banks seem to go hand in hand, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Understanding the fine print at your bank will help you choose the best bank and allow you to avoid unwanted fees. One of the challenges we often face when using financial products is not understanding the fine print, […]
Money Management Education
Financial literacy isn’t something most of us learn in school. Even if we are fortunate enough to have a personal finance class during school it’s likely you still need additional education in money management. Money can seem like a complicated topic, but when you break it down into different categories and goals it becomes much […]
How to Handle Financial Speed Bumps
Hitting financial speed bumps is inevitable. It may be a parking fine, unexpected car or home repairs, or emergency medical care. No matter the expense, one thing is certain – everyone experiences financial hiccups from time to time. While you know they happen, you may not know when or how expensive these costs will be. […]
Financial Literacy for Families with Discover
Spring cleaning isn’t just about cleaning the house, it’s also a great time to clean up your finances by taking a closer look at your family’s budget. Since April also happens to be Financial Literacy Month it’s an ideal time to teach the family more about money management. Financial literacy gives kids the basis to […]
Kids and Allowance: Don’t Let Your Kids ‘Rob’ You
“Can I have that, pllllleeeeeasssse?” As a parent, how often have we heard that familiar phrase? If you don’t have kids, I’m sure you remember a time you berated your parents for a prized possession. At times we may give in, and other times we brace for the tantrum that is sure to follow the […]
How to Create Family Savings Goals
Disclosure: This blog post was written for The Momiverse, pursuant to their engagement by brightpeak financial. All views expressed are entirely my own, and were not influenced or directed by either the Momiverse or brightpeak financial. In our house saving money is a family affair. One of the main goals of my own personal financial […]
Festive Financial Literacy: 5 Money Lessons from the Holidays
The holiday season seems to be all about spending and giving, with little regard for savvy budgeting or smart financial planning. However, the holidays are also full of lessons about financial literacy. 1. Family is the most important thing. More than finding the perfect gift or making things ‘perfect’ this holiday season people really want […]
Teaching Teens About Money
This month I become a bonafied parent of a teenager; my son turns 13. Along with finally letting him get his own Facebook account, I suddenly feel this pressure financially looming before me. After all his clothes are becoming far more expensive as we’re jumping into adult sizes, his car and car expenses are coming, […]
