If you’re like me, you hate to hear how “the weather is finally getting cooler” or how “pretty the changing leaves are” or “are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!?!”  OK, I’ll admit, I do like seeing the leaves change, but I miss the beach and the pool.  I figured I’d reach out to my co-workers  and see what fun things they do to celebrate the autumn season. Continue Reading »

The kids have enjoyed their last day of school, stayed up late, slept in late, watched TV all day, and now you hear the dreaded words……I’M BORED! My kids don’t say this to me often because they know it usually means they’ll end up doing chores or other things around   Continue Reading »

‘Tis the holiday season again. Time for parties, dinners, cookies and pies... and the thought of yet again making that New Year’s resolution to hit the gym. Not to mention the dent in your pocketbook if you are the lucky holiday dinner host! Why not try some fresh and healthy dishes for the holidays this year? But, how do you know what has the best flavor this week? Lucky for you, I have a friend who can help us out! Continue Reading »

New clothes, new supplies, and of course school lunches…. How do you keep the kids happy and keep money in your pocket? We have a few tips to help you during this back-to-school season. Continue Reading »

Lately, with our economy struggling to recover and many people out of work, the new trend has been to take a “staycation.”  However, what if you want to go on a vacation that won't amount to debt that lasts well after the relaxation fades?  Here are a few tips. Continue Reading »

One dozen long stem red roses: $50.00 Heart shaped box of gourmet chocolates: $40.00 Dinner for two with a bottle of champagne: $125.00 Heart shaped diamond pendant: $320.00 Overspending for Valentine’s Day: PAINFUL! So, how do you make Valentine’s Day special and stay on a budget?  We asked several of our employees how they save money on Valentine’s Day and here are a few of their ideas. Continue Reading »

It’s Thanksgiving evening. My friend, Krista, is scouring the newspaper and online ads looking to see what stores have the best deals and what time they’re opening. She goes to bed dreaming of saving money. At 4 AM her alarm goes off and she gets up ready to shop! She maps out where she’s going and what she’s going to buy and heads out the door….making sure to get there early and be one of the first through the door. Where am I? I’m in bed sleeping! Continue Reading »

Have you ever seen someone doing something that you might enjoy doing, but were afraid to try it?  Who hasn’t?  But what’s stopping us from trying?  Is it the fear of failure?  Is it the fear of the time wasted if we don’t like it? Or is it just the fear of the unknown? Continue Reading »

How many times have you heard a parent say that about their child?  In the blink of an eye our little babies are graduating high school and spreading their wings to go out into the world, and we as parents wonder if we’ve fully prepared them to take that step.  With that in mind, it’s never too early to teach them to save. The first place they learn about money is from you!  Being an example by making responsible decisions with your money is the first step.  Teaching them to find ways to save through your daily spending can be fun. Continue Reading »