Louise writes for MoneySupermarket, a price comparison site in the UK dedicated to saving households money. As she teaches her 2 year old daughter about money, she attempts to educate her 25 year old husband at the same time! Your…
Month: February 2012
When Should You Rent and Not Buy?
From the proud parent renting tents for a child’s graduation party to the gentleman buying office chairs to furnish the company board room, almost anything can be rented these days. The trouble is that it isn’t always easy to know…
New Computer? Is There Computer Software that You Don’t Need to Buy?
Seven. That’s the number of computers I’ve bought over the last 15 years. Each shopping experience has been the same. I start out with a great deal on a computer and then I get to the part where I choose…
Smart Family Finance Mortgage Basics: Lifetime and Reverse Mortgages Explained
Given the recent housing crash, people tend to be suspicious of any mortgage that is considered unconventional. Although unconventional, lifetime mortgages are not a lending scam. For many seniors, a lifetime mortgage can be the right decision, given the right…
Financial Reasons to Get Rid of Your Junk
Can I park my car in any of the three parking spaces in my garage? The answer is no and “stuff” is the reason. I’ll be brushing snow off my car in the morning as a result, but there is…
Four Ways to Save on Family Travel
Family vacations are a great way to get away and relax, but many families don’t travel as often as they’d like. Depending on the size of your family and the location of your favorite vacation destination, travel expenses can add…
Having Your First Child? How Finances Change for New Parents
Everything changes when you have your first child. For one, you learn the true meaning of sleep deficit. You also learn how to accomplish any task with only one hand. While you can expect these changes, you’ll have to wait…
