Archive for 'Family Finances'
Manage Your Accounts Wisely and Guard Against Fees
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Adam Weight.
During these challenging economic times, consumers are making tough financial choices–more so than they have ever had to do in the past. We want to be sure that consumers manage their accounts wisely, and avoid unnecessary fees.
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What Really Matters?
Posted on 16. Oct, 2009 by Adam Weight.
When the stresses of life and work bog us down it’s easy to forget the things that really matter or are of the most value to us. Here are three things that I have been reminded of recently that may be of some value to you, too…
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“You want to do what?!?”
Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by Adam Weight.
A recent discussion with my wife about our long-term retirement hopes was very revealing. The discussion went something like this…
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Savings Rate at 14-Year High (Duh)
Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Adam Weight.
The economic stimulus plan was aimed at increasing spending to support the economy, but according to a recent report, much of the increase in real disposable incomes went into savings. Are we supposed to be surprised?
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Banks Declare War!??
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by Adam Weight.
Today I visited a commonly viewed website to see the headlines for the day. Much to my surprise, one headline read “Banks declare war – on you!” “Really?” I thought. “I must have missed that memo.” Of course, I had to click to read more about this ruthless declaration of tyranny and oppression…
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A Fortune of Frugality
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by Adam Weight.
In my efforts to be somewhat frugal, I have found a great little Chinese take-out restaurant within walking distance of my office with great food at a great price. In the fortune cookie that came with my meal today I received the following: “You shouldn’t…
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Summer Travel and Vacation Budgeting
Posted on 21. May, 2009 by Adam Weight.
If your kids are like mine, they have made you keenly aware of the fast-approaching summer break. And with the summer kick-off holiday of Memorial Day just a few days’ away, summer travel and vacation plans are being completed at a feverish pace. So here are some things to keep in mind, lest you overspend and end up with a year’s worth of debt for your freewheeling ways.
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