Ever wondered why that family down the street always seems to be in such good shape financially? Chances are, it has nothing to do with how much they earn. It’s much more likely that they agree on spending, have a budget and stick to it. There’s lots of computer software available for budgeting, and this […]
Entries from December 2007
New Year’s Resolution: Make a Budget
December 29th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Tags: Personal Finance
Buy versus Rent
December 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Is buying a house always your best financial option? It depends on you and your life.
Does this sound like you?
I’m much more likely to pay a mortgage than I am to put money aside for saving and investing
I like working on a house and think renovations should be made with esale value in mind
I plan […]
Tags: Personal Finance
Family Meetings
December 1st, 2007 · No Comments
There are as many opinions about money as there are family members, and everyone has their own priorities about spending money. Take some time to have a family meeting about money.
Set a time
Pick someone to lead it
Set an agenda
Take notes
Set goals as a family
Be straight with your kids about the family finances. If you have […]
Tags: Personal Finance
