Over the years, I’ve found myself paying more and more just to have my stylist cut my hair. I joke that it seems silly to pay someone so much money to take away my hair. These days, it’s common for...
When you are trying to set up a monthly budget, those variable expenses, such as the cost of personal and beauty products, can trip you up. You might find that some months you spend more on personal care than others,...
It’s almost back to school time. For some kids, back to school means tears. But, if you’re heading off to college, it’s a time of excitement. You’ll get to meet new people, live on your own for the first time,...
One of my favorite things to do in the summer is spend some time in my small backyard. No matter how large or small your yard is, when summer hits, it can be tempting to dive into a number of...
Losing weight has a number of benefits, for your health and for your wallet. While dropping pounds can mean lower healthcare costs in the long run and cheaper food costs overall, some diet plans can be pretty pricey up front....
Summer is now in full swing, with heat waves and hot weather working their way across the country. While I love summer, I don’t love what the high temperatures do to my budget. Cranking up the air conditioning each and...
The average wedding in the US cost nearly $28,000 in 2012, according a survey conducted by The Knot. I’ll give you a minute to pick yourself up off of the floor after reading that figure. Just to give you some...
A budget isn’t a set it and forget it type of thing. Every so often, you want to check back in with your monthly budget, to make sure you’re actually sticking to it and to be sure that you’re still...
I love to throw a party, especially in the summer, when my husband and I can invite people over to grill and enjoy our small Philly yard. While having a party is a great way to spend time with our...
As parents, it’s our job to have the occasional awkward conversation with our kids. For some parents, the “money talk” is not something to look forward to. No matter how uncomfortable it may seem, teaching kids about money, especially from a...
