Why Does Credit Cost More?
Just driving around, you might notice something different at a gas station. A price for cash and a price for credit. They are listed individually because cash is less than credit. The other day someone told me a repairman wanted to charge her 3% more to use a credit...
Introducing…Think Rich!
I am happy to share some news with you. I have officially launched my new YouTube show "Think Rich." This show will focus on life and money. My goal is to make talking about money fun, entertaining and informative. You'll also find some motivation, good ole’ humor and...
Easy Last-minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19th. What’s a wife and kids to do - for a man who deserves the very best? Last year I spent weeks putting together my first ever photo book. Since it was specially made for Father’s Day, I included photos of the girls from birth through...
How to Save Money on Summer Travel
Have you booked your summer travel yet? No worries, you still have time to save. Besides the first day of summer is on June 20th. Right now, airfare is real cheap. It’s actually the cheapest we’ve seen in seven years. So now is the time to get away without breaking...
Telephone Scams Gone Crazy, Weird & Annoying
Caller id is one of the greatest inventions. Too bad it doesn’t stop scammers in their tracks. They are still as clever as ever—out to get your hard earned money. The other day my phone rang and the caller id showed my own telephone number on it. Weird? Yes. So for...
Attention Mother’s Day Procrastinators: What She Really Wants…
Today’s May 6th and Mother’s Day is Sunday May 8th. So procrastinators rejoice, you still have some time. As for me, I’m just hoping my gift arrives in time (I mailed it a few days ago). 😉 Did you know that Mother’s Day is the second biggest holiday for spending...
Top 10 Takeaways from #FinLitSummit 2016
I went to the #FinLitSummit last week. Here are the Top 10 biggest takeaways from the event in Twitter form: "Financial literacy and financial well being go hand in hand." Bill Morneau, Canada's Minister of Finance #FinLitSummit — Kembala Evans (@Kembala) April 20,...
Money Smart Week: Everything You Wanted to Know
Earlier this month I encouraged you to check out Money Smart Week events happening in your area. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of talking with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Alejo Torres about it. Alejo runs Money Smart Week across the nation. Take a look...
Money Smart Week 2016
Can you believe April is already here? I sure can’t. April is Financial Literacy Month. So that means Money Smart Week is just around the corner. In Chicago, Money Smart Week is April 23rd – 30th this year. You may be asking: What is Money Smart Week? The Federal...
3 Ways to Save on Summer Camps
It’s that time of year again. Summer is on the way. And many parents are trying to beat the summer camp sign up deadlines. If that’s you, this post is written just for you. Here are 3 Ways to Save on Summer Camp: Shop Around – Summer camps are offered a lot of places...
