Miriam and I have both been writing about money this week from the perspective of saving, as always, but we also got quite a bit of new ideas down for you. What to do if your toddler asks you for money and making financial sacrifices for your children.
Here’s the week in review with a short quote from the beginning of each blog post:
01 Feb 2007
How Are You Going to Spend Your Tax Refund?
by Miriam Caldwell
What are you planning on spending your tax refund on? There are several options available for you. No matter what you decide to do, you need to exercise caution as you use this money so that you do not spend more than you actually receive back.
30 Jan 2007
Financial Sacrifices for Your Children
by Miriam Caldwell
When you become a parent you begin to make sacrifices for your children. You sacrifice your time to spend time doing things that your children want to do. You may sacrifice that new pair of jeans so that your child can have a few new pairs.
My Two Year Old Asked for Money!
by Miriam Caldwell
Today my two-year-old turned to me and asked for money. He knows what it is–the green paper and the coins that he wants to carry around. I am sure that he does not quite know what to do with the money yet.
New Year’s Resolutions: Evaluating Your New Budget
by Miriam Caldwell
It is the end of the month, and time to evaluate your budget.
Two Tools to get you Started
by Michelle Vandepas
Several times over my twenty five year marriage I’ve tried to set a budget. Hubby and I both would sit down, get motivated, write down a bunch of numbers and set good intentions. At the end of the month we’d be surprised when our buget and our spending didn’t match. Finally, we got a clue.
29 Jan 2007
Are You an Over Spender?
by Miriam Caldwell
Are you an over spender? Do you have difficulty sticking to a budget? Or do you have a hard time knowing where you spend your money?
Are you surprised at the balance in your account every time you go to an ATM? Do you frequently pay overdraft charges and wonder why you never have enough money?
Is Your Budget Set in Stone?
by Miriam Caldwell
One mistake that many people make is thinking that their budget is set in stone. This can be an easy mistake to make.
Five Ways to Take the Hassle Out of Managing Your Money
by Miriam Caldwell
Do you hate tracking your daily expenses? Are you tired of figuring out your budget each month? Do you have trouble keeping track of all the receipts you collect each month?
If you hate tracking your budget every month, here are five easy tips to take the hassle out of managing your money.
Writing down your wishes
by Michelle Vandepas
Everyone should have a will. Sorry if I sound morbid this morning. Even if you are really young, or in great health, or won’t be dying for years and years yet,
I still suggest you make up a will. If you have children, it is irresponsible not to have one.