Recent Blog Entries

Osama bin Laden
May
3
2011

Volatility of Gas Prices due to Osama Death Unclear

Posted by Melissa Rubin
in family budget.

For the second day in a row, oil prices have dropped in New York. This seems to be in direct correlation with the death of Osama Bin Laden, which happened late Sunday night and was announced Monday morning. Read More

financial conversations
May
2
2011

Family Finances Before You Tie the Knot

Posted by Nick Jackson
in family debt advice.

With the Royal Wedding just barely behind us, you may be considering joining the newlyweds and get married, too! If this is the case, here is a list of family finance topics you should discuss before getting hitched. Read More

ATM use
Apr
18
2011

Avoid ATM Fees; Increase Family Savings

Posted by Nick Jackson
in family savings.

ATM fees are almost as bad as parking tickets. It’s your money, so why pay to get it out of the bank? Here are some quick tips to keep more money in your family savings accounts and less going to the bank. Read More

frugal tips
Apr
15
2011

15 Simple Changes to Decrease Family Expenses

Posted by Melissa Rubin
in family expenses.

You might think it’s difficult to cut your family expenses down, but in reality, living a frugal lifestyle only takes a few basic changes! Putting the majority of your family income into family savings or investments rather than spending it will really benefit you in the long run. Read More

Obama
Apr
8
2011

Government Shutdown 2011: How will it affect YOU?

Posted by admin
in family income.

Not everyone is a federal employee, but those of us who work in the public sectors still have questions about how the shutdown will affect our family spending, family investments, and family insurance. Read More