Today’s blog is on the light side. My 29th birthday is coming up yet again, so I decided to see what historical figures were also born in June. Here are a few I’d like to share a birthday cake with: Anne Frank Alan Turing Michael J. Fox Meryl Streep Venus Williams Mel Brooks Cyndi…
This week I am excited to share the expertise of interior designer Michelle Ku. What does this have to do with personal finance? Your house is a huge investment. Of course, you want to surround yourself with colors and objects that make you happy. But you might consider resale value when making design decisions. …
Still working on that Resolution list? Seems like they don’t change much from year to year. Here, the top New Year’s Resolutions of 2022 to get you started. Now you’ve made your list, but will you be among the 81% of people who don’t make lasting change? In looking at this list, it’s…
Don’t get caught flat-noted this New Year’s Eve! Rehearse your Auld Lang Syne now and wow your friends. Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot and auld lang syne? [Chorus – this part repeats after every verse] For auld lang syne, my dear for auld lang…
Three not-fun things to do at the Thanksgiving table Talk about how you voted in the mid-term elections. Stare at the football game. The Festivus Airing of Grievances one month early. Three more fun Thanksgiving activities Thanksgiving Mad Libs! Print out for free here. Have everyone take Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies Quiz on their phone.…
Our dollars are buying less, but we still want to create great family memories for the holidays. Here are some ideas for creating special times without running up credit card bills (also with higher rates than last year). Groceries/entertaining When hosting large family gatherings, ask guests to contribute sides and desserts. Speaking of side…
Pumpkins, pumpkin spice, pumpkin decorations…it’s October and pumpkins are pervasive. There is even a business book about pumpkins by Mike Michalowicz called The Pumpkin Plan. Since many of my readers are business owners or operate as such within a larger company, here are three quick ideas from this very popular book. To grow…
The stock market hasn’t given us much to smile about this year. How about a little Halloween humor to lighten the mood? What kind of music do mummies listen to? Wrap music. How did the vampire marathon end? Neck and neck. What is a ghost’s least favorite candy? Life Savers. What do you call…
This may seem like a weird blog coming from me – a non-beer drinker and not a lover of dachshunds. But Oktoberfest has lots more to enjoy like German wines, giant pretzels, and adults dressed in Lederhosen. Read on for some Colorado celebrations to add to your calendar. Highlands Ranch: This suburban celebration…
Looking for a break in your routine, but reluctant to join the airline chaos that is Summer 2022? Here are some quick ideas for you. Manitou Springs A quaint little town adjacent to the south side of Colorado Springs, Manitou has lots to offer. Natural springs that literally spout out from different fountains downtown…
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