What I’ve been up to…
It’s been awhile since my last blog post, about 32 days to be exact. I can’t believe it’s been so long. Well, I’m back. And I thought today would be the perfect day to tell you what I’ve been up to over the past few months. I’ve been working hard to finalize my first...
Happy Earth Day 2011: Go Green and Save
Today is April 22nd, 2011 – Earth Day! A day intended to create more environmental awareness. Earth Day is an annual celebration where many retailers and organizations offer special deals and events. Here’s a list of Earth Day deals to save green: Starbucks – Bring...
Discover What Financial Literacy Month Has to Offer…
April is financial literacy month. This morning I had the pleasure of attending the 2011 Financial Literacy and Education Summit. This event provided a great opportunity to learn about the state of financial literacy in our country. The panel discussed government and...
Financial Stress Have You Down?
Financial stress is real, especially when you're unemployed or struggling to make ends meet. While the economy is rebounding, we’re still seeing a national unemployment rate of 8.9% and rising energy costs. So it’s not surprising to hear that money is one of the...
What is the Government Doing to Improve Financial Literacy?
In recent years, the government has been more active in regulating the financial industry to protect consumers and mitigate risk. For example, new credit card regulations mandate lenders give consumers greater insight into the real cost of paying the minimum payment....
Visa Signature Offers 15% Off Southwest Airlines
Winter’s almost over, so many of us are busy booking our summer getaways, myself included. Last week, I came across a deal worth sharing with you that rarely comes around. Would you like to know how you could save 15 percent off of Southwest Airline’s airfare? Well,...
The Domino Effect of High Gas Prices
Gone are the days of cheap $1 per gallon gas. Do you even remember the time when a $20 bill could have easily filled your car’s gas tank? I sure do, but it seems like such a distant memory these days. Across the nation, we continue to see a rise in gas prices....
Dare to be Different
In my last post, If It’s Broken, Fix It and Save Your Money, I ended it with the words — Dare to be Different. In my life, I've found that I can only be me. And even if it means making a different decision than my colleagues, friends or others, I must be willing to...
If It’s Broken, Fix It and Save Your Money
We’ve all heard the saying “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” Well, what if it's broken? The other morning I happened to catch the end of an educational cartoon (Arthur) my daughters were watching on TV. In this episode, Arthur’s parents were considering purchasing a...
Your Money Smart Kid Could Win A $5,000 Scholarship
Every year the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago offers free seminars and activities to promote personal financial literacy. This year Money Smart Week ® will be held from April 2nd - 9th. And your child* can enter the Money Smart Kid Essay Contest for a chance to win...
