Despite what modern people might claim, quite a number still hold on to traditional dreams and desires. Probably the best example of such a dream is that of one day having a family of your own. Kids are great no doubt, they bring joy, excitement and a sense of awe and wonder to life but [...]
Many grew up watching our parents scrimp and save in order to have money left at the end of the week; many more have watched their parents struggle in order to pay their bills. Regardless of how you were brought up, most of what you first learn about money management and well-being stems from what [...]
Divorce, even if both parties have the best of intentions, has plenty of opportunities to become messy, complicated and even acrimonious. One of the trickiest areas is likely to be around the family finances. When a married couple splits up, major assets need to be divided fairly, but at the same time maintaining certain standards of [...]
Everyone knows that the best MBA programs are really expensive. Your Family Finances has looked at a number of creative ways to pay for schooling, but how can students be sure they’re really getting their money’s worth once enrolled? Emma Collins works for a website that profiles the best MBA programs of 2012, and today she looks at [...]
Children are hardwired to learn from their own mistakes. A painful fall might teach them not to run on a slippery floor. A bruised finger might teach them to be more careful around closing doors, windows and drawers. A blood-drawing nip from the family dog or cat might teach them that even cute animals don’t [...]
The average American family does not have extra money to spend on things that may seem unnecessary. If you are like my family, the mattress is not old until springs start popping through. Most of us do not wait that long to get a new bed, knowing the dangers that come with sharp springs emerging [...]
Today, a new generation of children is emerging. Gone are the days when families have children primarily to earn their keep on the farm. Now, children are not happy unless they have the latest and greatest technology such as iPads, iPods, laptops, and iPhones. The value of a dollar has dropped drastically and as parents, [...]
Teach Children About Money By Contrarian Investing Sow a thought and reap an act, Sow an act and reap a habit; Sow a habit and reap a character, Sow a character and reap a destiny! As children grow, they are constantly observing people and things around them. This observation power increases over time and they try [...]
