by Kevin Mercadante | Family Finance, Finance, Investing
We all have a number of skills, habits in activities that we like to teach our kids, but have you ever given thought to teaching your kids how to invest? There are more than a few reasons why you might want them to adopt this skill early in life. They won’t learn how...
by Miranda | Family Finance, Finance
Many of us have a hard time talking to our kids about a variety of issues — including finances. However, it makes sense to talk to our kids about the things they need to know later in life. This infographic from State Farm offers an interesting look at our...
by Guest | Family Finance, Finance
In a society that’s built on credit, the idea of raising our kids to reject the idea that borrowing money is a normal, everyday thing that’s to be expected. However, it’s also becoming increasingly hard to do. It’s especially hard when you look...
by Kevin Mercadante | Family Finance, Finance
If you have a family, and money is at least a little bit tight, then you can appreciate how unaffordable family activities can be. A simple night at the movies for a family of four can easily be more than $50 or $60. Family vacations can be a serious budget buster,...
by Miranda | Family Finance, Finance, Investing
One of the things my husband has long had difficulty with is the idea of our son receiving toys for his birthday and for holidays. Even when our son was a baby, my husband had a hard time, since children outgrow toys. Sure, they are a lot of fun, but they don’t...
by Miranda | Family Finance, Finance, Insurance
When it comes to buying life insurance coverage, many of us focus on the family’s primary breadwinner. While you do need life insurance for the primary breadwinner, don’t forget that it is usually a good idea to get coverage for someone who isn’t the...
