Mind the Gap: What Really Matters to Your Financial Well-Being

December 02, 2011

I was reading some articles recently and found this quote:

“It’s not the balance in a person’s bank account that makes them happy; it’s the ‘spread’ between their bank balance and their bills. If there’s a wide spread, people have more flexibility, more options. If there’s a narrow spread, people perceive themselves as stuck, and their happiness levels plummet.” – Paula Pant Continue reading “Mind the Gap: What Really Matters to Your Financial Well-Being”

Life After Bankruptcy

September 07, 2011

The worst of the recent economic recession may be behind us, but the ripple effect of its devastation lingers.  Whether it’s repossessions, foreclosures, or bankruptcy, good, hard working Americans are still struggling to dig out of the mess, and recent and future unexpected events (such as Hurricane Irene) will only pour salt on the financial wound. Continue reading “Life After Bankruptcy”

Budgeting: You May not Think You Like it, but Give it a Try

May 27, 2011

So, this just might be the most embarrassing thing I have ever written. This is one blog I hope that NONE of my friends read, because this is just far too much information for them to have at their disposal. Here it is, my confession, I really like the show “Glee.” I can’t believe I’m admitting that. I watched one episode to see if it was acceptable for my kids to watch, and I won’t share my opinions about that part, but my daughter and all of her friends are huge Gleeks (fans of Glee), and now…so am I. Why do I tell you this most embarrassing of admissions? Continue reading “Budgeting: You May not Think You Like it, but Give it a Try”