Out With The Old

December 16, 2014

As the cold weather settles in for the winter here in the northeast, out come all the wool sweaters and turtlenecks from the back of the closet.  This is also the time of year I do a once over of my wardrobe to prepare for my yearly donation to Goodwill. Now, I don’t have any sweaters that could win in the contest for the ugly Christmas sweater party, but there are a few that I accidentally washed and shrunk that no longer fit. So these shrunken sweaters, along with out-of-fashion cowl neck and peplum tops, need to go. Even the long, flowing waterfall sweaters that I stocked up on last year are no longer fashionable, according to whowhatwear.com. Continue reading “Out With The Old”

How to Dress Well for Less

May 22, 2014

Now that we’re almost halfway through the year, how are those New Year’s resolutions going? If you’re like most people, you probably resolved to lose weight and pay down debt this year. But while there’s no downside to paying down debt, I’ve learned that there is a downside to losing weight. Continue reading “How to Dress Well for Less”

SPEND MORE now to SAVE MORE later

October 23, 2013

As financial educators, it is important for us to solicit feedback from end users so that we know if our education is making a positive difference in the lives of those that receive it. It is also important to report this information back to our clients, so that they can make adjustments to their programs based on the feedback we receive.  Since our education is sometimes delivered through live workshops, we often have stacks of evaluations that must be mailed back to our home office in El Segundo, CA. Continue reading “SPEND MORE now to SAVE MORE later”

Ladies: A Fun Way To Save Money on Clothes —a High Tech Wardrobe Capsule

July 23, 2012

Engaging your emotional self (or inner child) when it comes to managing your cash flow will make the difference between making or breaking your budget. We all know rationally what is good for us – like eating an apple instead of a cookie.  We know we “should” reach for the apple but our emotional self wants the cookie and a battle ensues. Continue reading “Ladies: A Fun Way To Save Money on Clothes —a High Tech Wardrobe Capsule”

Ladies: How to Look Stylish on Your Summer Vacation for Less

May 21, 2012

I think I have spent enough money on clothes to wear on vacations over the years to fund another week long vacation!  Like many people, I am budget conscious and watch the deals like a hawk trying to get the most for my money but then forget about my wardrobe! Last minute, I run to the department store to pick up some things to wear and there are no bargains to be found. Continue reading “Ladies: How to Look Stylish on Your Summer Vacation for Less”