Taking a break from the heavy financial stuff to celebrate Dads! “Remember: What Dad really wants is a nap. Really.” —Dave Barry “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant, I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was…
Every once in a while, I like to offer ideas on saving money while buying items I know you will purchase anyway. The hope is that if you don’t spend as much on, say, Halloween costumes, you will save more in your 401(k). I am ever the optimist. Along those lines, I know you are…
Sure, religious holidays shouldn’t be made fun of. But let’s face it, the idea of a well-dressed giant rabbit hiding eggs (at $1.10 per pop!) all over your yard is an easy target for comedians. “I lied on my Weight Watchers list. I put down that I had three eggs… but they were Cadbury…
I read an interesting article about the factors that might contribute to people living to age 100. For grins (or maybe “grims”) here are how some of the study findings apply to me. Why is this important? Well, if I’m counting on living to age 95, my projected retirement spending can be higher than if…
In these dark cold days of February, how can you give yourself a quick style lift and still have plenty of money to save for Junior’s college? Fear not, I have tapped Dana Lynch, personal stylist, image consultant, and founder of elementsofimage.com, to give us practical winter fashion ideas. KS: What are some winter…
Not sure if I’ve mentioned it in this blog, but I love to ski. As a naturally uncoordinated, slow person (no, I did NOT play basketball/volleyball/competitive swimming despite being almost 6 feet tall), skiing is the only sport I’ve ever even remotely looked good doing. For fellow skiers, have a laugh while thinking about your…
Long winter days got you down? You are not alone! Fifteen to twenty five percent of people are thought to be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder. Even if you don’t have all of the symptoms of SAD, winter can make you feel dreary. Since I want you to save for retirement/college/emergency funds, my recommendation for…
Yes, a recent blog was just making fun of New Year’s Resolutions. But the new year does feel like a good time to embark on fresh starts, be it health, relationships, or money. I can only help with one. Resolution #1: Ignore all economic forecasts, prognostications, tea leaf reading, crystal ball predictions and financial…
Over the years, I’ve heard my British friends talk about Boxing Day. It sounded like a day where you give all the Christmas gifts you didn’t want away to other people. Sort of like spring cleaning immediately after Christmas. Being an anti-clutter person, I can say that I am in! But am I misunderstanding what…
You don’t want to show up empty-handed, but is there something more original to bring your host than a bottle of booze? Read on for some host(ess) gifts that won’t break the bank. 1. Gourmet Olive Oil or Balsamic Vinegar – Perks up cooking and you would rarely buy it for yourself. Estimated Cost:…
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