Teaching Money to Kids

At a Glance: Product:  Family Mint Money Management Certification Program Ages:  10 and up.  You can begin as early as 6 year old if you use the website as well. Use:  A family tool to teach children to how to handle money properly to ensure a secure financial future. Duration:  2 months Homeschool Method:  Any.  The program includes online resources and a workbook.  If you prefer the workbook only it is all inclusive and no internet needed. Cost:  $29.99 as a special introductory offer for the 60 page workbook plus a lifetime subscription to FamilyMint Premium and online only for $24.99 a year … Continue reading

Making Money When You Are Already Too Busy

These days, many of us need to find ways to make some extra money. Figuring out how to fit that in when we already have families and jobs (in the home or outside of it) to fulfill  can be tough. How do we find the time to make money when we are already so busy? Combining Jobs When I got a call last week asking if I would babysit for our church’s Women’s Bible Study that takes place one morning a week I readily agreed. While the money isn’t much, it allowed me to take my youngest child with me, … Continue reading

Earn Money with Your iPad or Tablet

Take advantage of your iPad or Tablet to earn money. With the iPad or Tablets capabilities, you can pad your bank account with some extra cash. Here is how. Selling Books Grab your iPad or tablet and head to the nearest thrift store. Using apps, you can scan promising looking books and find out exactly how much they are worth in the resell market. This means that books you can purchase for 50 cents or a dollar could be worth much, much, more. Don’t forget to hit yard sales as well, where you may be able to pick up an … Continue reading

How a Ceiling Fan Can Save You Money

Invest in a ceiling fan, and you’ll save money on your cooling costs and on your heating bills. In the summer, the benefits of a ceiling fan are obvious. The ceiling fan circulates air and give you a nice breeze that makes you feel cooler. It can also keep away pesky biting insects, so having a fan on the porch has two major benefits. Plus if you are comfortable outside, you won’t need to run the air conditioning inside for more savings. In the winter, you can reverse the blades and run the fan to circulate warm air down from … Continue reading

Ways to Save Money on Dental Insurance

Taking good care of your teeth is important. We all want healthy teeth and gums, and a nice smile. The cost of the dental care involved isn’t always easy on your budget. Here are a few ways to save money on dental insurance and dental care, even if you don’t have dental insurance coverage. One of the easiest ways to save money on your dental care is if you have dental insurance. Some health insurance plans will cover dental care, so you should start by checking to see what your current plan offers. If your health insurance is a group … Continue reading

Moms Stink at Money Matters

Hey, I’m just the messenger. Personally, I think most moms rock at finances, but according to the gurus at LearnVest (a personal finance website for women), most women with kids fall short when it comes to making wise financial decisions. And why do the brainiacs at LearnVest think moms stink when it comes to handling money? We’re. Too. Nice. Apparently, sugar and spice and everything nice is a very bad combo when it comes to money. LearnVest experts claim that because moms are “too nice” and “too nurturing” they end of falling into an abyss of money problems. Competition is … Continue reading

How to Use Pinterest to Save Money

What is Pinterest? Pinterest is a place where all sorts of great information is organized. It is a sort of an online bulletin board, where members can “pin” their favorite websites and ideas. Pinterest is fast becoming the new way to network, and some of my friends say that they spend more time on this site than they do on any other, including Facebook. Why not take advantage of everything that Pinterest to save some money and learn some new things about being frugal? How Can I Join Pinterest? Pinterest is free to use and free to browse. You can … Continue reading

New Coupons From Coupons.com – Week of January 18, 2012

If you are serious about collecting coupons, then you probably should take a look at Coupons.com. This is one of the most popular places to find coupons. There are many websites that offer printable coupons that come from Coupons.com. This is a great place to start looking for coupons! Coupons.com is one of the coupons websites that requires you to download their software onto your computer before you can access their printable coupons. The software is simple to install, and is compatible with both PC and Mac computers. Once you install it, you will have access to a whole lot … Continue reading

What to Expect From Health Care Reform in 2012

When people talk about health reform, they are usually talking about the changes that come from the Affordable Care Act. The entire series of health reform laws will not be completed until 2014. What can you expect to see change this year? The best way to find out about the changes to health care reform that will happen this year is to visit the Healthcare.gov website. They have a timeline that shows you what is coming up this year, and in the next few years, with the Affordable Care Act. As of January 1, 2012, a new law has gone … Continue reading

A Plethora of Printable Coupons – Week of September 13, 2011

Coupons are a great way to save a little money on the groceries and other household products that you purchase. It takes a little bit of time to search around online and find them, though. This week’s list of printable coupons will make it easy for you to find what you need, and head out the door to go shopping. Hostess has a coupon that will save you $0.50 on your next purchase of any Hostess snack. To get this coupon, you have to click “like” on their Facebook page. You can use the coupon on a box of Twinkies, … Continue reading