by Miranda | Couple Finance, Family Finance, Finance
Money is one of those subjects that prompts strong emotions in many people. As a result, discussing money with your partner can be a daunting task. Even sitting down and touching base can feel stressful to some couples — even when there isn’t something in particular...
by Miranda | Family Finance, Finance, Personal Finance
I’m not known for penny-pinching. However, in the last couple of years, I’ve seen the value in looking for ways to save money — as long as they don’t take up a lot of my time and energy. If I can go to a site and quickly see if I can save money...
by Miranda | Family Finance, Finance, Personal Finance
We often think about “being middle class” as living with enough. If you’re middle class, you might not be “rich,” but you usually have enough to cover your needs and some of your wants. We often think of being middle class as being able...
by Tom Drake | Family Finance
According to a recent study reported on in CNN Money, it looks as though about half of college grads still rely on others for financial help… and this is two years after graduating. It’s not really all that surprising when you combine the state of the job...
by Miranda | Family Finance, Finance
One of the most important things you can do for your child is to teach him or her about money. A good financial foundation now can lead to better success with money later. Recently, Citi publicized the results of a survey of U.S. adults and the way they teach their...
by Miranda | Couple Finance, Family Finance, Finance
When my husband were house hunting a few years ago, we sometimes got into arguments about the house to buy. After weeks of searching, we found one that we could agree on, and we’ve been mostly happy with it. If you are choosing a place to live with your partner,...