2016 New Year’s Resolution: Deal With Paper Daily

January 04, 2016

What’s my financial New Year’s Resolution for 2016?  It’s all about dealing with paper. Much of daily life really does come with an instruction book, helpfully printed in four languages. Plus it comes with legal disclosures, bills, prospectuses, receipts, health insurance notifications, magazines and professional journals. Continue reading “2016 New Year’s Resolution: Deal With Paper Daily”

The Two Hour a Week Money Prescription

December 14, 2015

Dear Financial Finesse: I’m a working mom with three kids and a busy job. I read Financial Wellness @Work and you guys make everything look so easy, but that is just not realistic to spend so much time on financial stuff! I don’t seem to have time to figure out what to do with my 401(k) or work out a college savings plan, and frankly, I’d rather relax or hang out with my family. Is there something simple I can do to manage my money without spending a lot of time on it? – Alexandra, FL Continue reading “The Two Hour a Week Money Prescription”

Personal Finance Tools for Busy Parents

August 26, 2013

The dog days of summer are here and it’s back to school time for millions across America. To a certain degree, I actually enjoy the routine of the school schedule.  Like the changing of seasons, there is a sense of familiarity despite the unknowns of what may happen along the journey.  Continue reading “Personal Finance Tools for Busy Parents”