If married couples can’t agree on basic money issues, they can become a constant source of conflict. To help avoid money conflicts, consider these tips:

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Two of the most common questions we hear are “What is the stock market going to do?” and “What is going to happen to interest rates?” The answer to both questions is, “They will go up, down, stay the same, or all three.” Each day we read differing opinions on what is going to happen in the near future from the “experts” who are paid to know. Read the rest of this entry »

We are back! We took a vacation the last couple months so this is our first blog in a while. We took time out to visit friends and family in Texas, Missouri and Washington as well as had a few visitors from Denver, Atlanta and a few other places. Vacations are a great time to reconnect with what is really important in life and reduce our stress levels. Read the rest of this entry »

This week I want to switch gears to discuss something that I’ve been learning a lot about these last few years, starting a business. Starting your own business is a lot of hard work but can lead to greater financial and personal freedom. You should not expect to get rich overnight (if at all) but if done properly, starting a business can eventually give you much more control over your future. Read the rest of this entry »

According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, college savings and investing in prepaid college plans have increased even as our economy got worse. I see this as proof of the value that many people put in their children’s education. As an educator, I applaud those who sacrificed to continue saving for college. Much of our country’s future depends on this. Read the rest of this entry »

On March 9^th, the Dow (as well as all the other economic indicators) seemed to hit rock bottom. We had dropped from a high of around 14,000 to a low of just over 6500 in about a year and a half. We hit what may be the bottom and bounced. Over the next month, the market seemed to surge, gaining about 1500 points. Read the rest of this entry »

I Am not writing as a expert but as a high school graduate, who worked any job I could find for 15 years, wife for 42 years, mother for 39 years and after working 27 years as a licensed practical nurse. My story is like many others just common sense approach to handling money, life and everything else that get thrown our way. Read the rest of this entry »

When I was younger, I used to think that being rich meant having a huge house and fancy car or better yet, earning the title of millionaire. As I’ve gotten older, my definition of being rich has become much simpler. Now I think that being rich means being able to maintain the life-style that you want without having to work (especially if you hate your job). Read the rest of this entry »