So, to keep you from panic-buying the most expensive, yet thoughtless, gifts in desperation, here is my annual reminder – along with some cool gift ideas: Get to planning and executing on your holiday shopping list NOW! Personal, unexpected gift ideas that don’t break the bank: Paid content for 6-12 months to your recipient’s favorite…
Looking for an easy, cheap Halloween costume that will make you look hip to 2025 culture at the neighborhood soiree? I’ve got you covered! Elphaba (Wicked Witch) from the movie “Wicked”—just add a green top, black skirt, and witch hat. 8 hours of green make-up not required. You aren’t really Cynthia Erivo, so relax. …
Remember the excitement of back-to-school season? New clothes, Trapper Keepers, and the chance to break out of your previous nerd persona? It never really worked for me, but there was always the dream. Why not recreate that feeling as an adult? They say September is the Other New Year – a chance to dust of…
It’s hot, you’re cranky, and you have a baseball tournament/music festival/company picnic/outdoor wedding/high school reunion/hot flash to attend. Never fear! Your friendly financial advisor has some little luxuries to help turn your roofer-sweat into an Instagram-worthy glow. Arctic Air Pocket Chill Evaporative Air Cooler: 3 speeds, tiny, cordless and rechargeable. Turning that hot flash into…
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…
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