While my kids were growing up, our family vacation planning went something like this: December: “We should plan ahead for a vacation with the boys this summer. Maybe this time it won’t feel so stressful and be so expensive.” June: “We have no plans and only one available week to go on a family vacation. …
Yep, I’m doing the work so you can look good to your sweetie on what is probably the most fraught made-up holiday on the calendar. Save time (and money!) by learning from others’ mistakes. “After five years of gas station flowers, I finally told my husband to stop getting me gifts on Valentine’s Day. There…
This blog is going out on Christmas day, so it’s likely never to be read. So, rather than give you life-changing financial advice that will drift to the bottom of the unread-holiday-email pile, how about some suggestions for holiday entertainment? My comments are after the scores. Jingling All The Way… Meet Me in St. Louis…
Whether it’s a work party, family name-drawing tradition, or friend group, we are deep into Secret Santa Season. Here are some ideas to make that random person whose name you drew feel seen and special. First, give some thought to the recipient. Think about the recipient’s interests: tech vs home vs games vs personal care.…
Who are we kidding? Even if you are checking email today, you don’t want to read about personal finance the day before you start overspending for the holidays. So, to give us all a break (me included), here are some funny things about Thanksgiving: “Pretty excited about making a huge Thanksgiving feast so my daughter…
There have probably been years when family gatherings were more fraught with conversational pitfalls, but 2025 has to rank up there for most possibilities of thrown mashed potatoes from offended cousins. Why not come armed to the table – not with reasons you are right, but fun topics that everyone can enjoy? You may even…
I recently did an experiment with AI to see if my website describes my ideal client accurately. It’s important as a business owner to know if I’m reaching the potential clients that are the best fit for the firm’s offering. Here is what I got, and what I thought of each interpretation. Perplexity AI says…
It’s the day before Halloween, so you must be running around costuming your kids/pets/self and buying candy. So, no boring finance stuff, just a few laughs. “Last Halloween, there was a knock on the door. I looked out the window and shouted upstairs to my wife, ‘Honey, there’s a witch at the door. What…
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. …
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