Have you ever tried talking to a 19 year old about financially preparing for her future, especially one that considers shopping to be a way to serve her country? I was talking to my niece about getting her financial house in order. She actually tried to rationalize to me that shopping was really helping the economy out. Continue reading “How I Got My Teenage Niece to Save”
As a little girl, I dreamed of owning my own horse. My favorite book was Misty of Chincoteague and I even subscribed to Horse of Course magazine. I would beg my parents to get me a colt or pony but since they knew the ongoing expense, I would never get my wish. According to petplace.com, it can cost about $10,000 a year to keep a horse, including boarding, vet bills, feed, etc. The average lifespan of a horse is around 25 years so you can do the math and see that it would be VERY expensive. Continue reading “The Cost of Raising My Colt”
