One of the most difficult things in life is to say goodbye to someone or something that you really care about. I’ve tried to start this post several times over the past few weeks, but the right words always seemed to elude me. I didn’t want to shortchange it or hurry through it… On Monday, …
Category Archive: Family
Apr 29
6 Financial Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog
The following is a guest post… Getting a dog is an exciting and likeable thought; the idea of having a fuzzy, happy, and cuddly friend to come home to after a long day seems like a satisfying reality, and even though in most cases it is, you should only commit to a pet if you’re …
Feb 27
Plan for the Future, But Live in the Moment
Most of the time when you read something about personal finance, in some way or another it has to do with “the future”. Saving for your retirement, saving for your kid’s college, paying off debt so you’ll have more disposable income, buying appropriate life insurance, and so on… What all of these topics have in …
Feb 06
My Valentine That Almost Wasn’t
Valentine’s Day is only a week away! While I do think that Valentine’s Day for the most part is a Hallmark holiday, it does serve a worthwhile purpose. We shouldn’t really need a reminder on the calendar to let our special someone know just how special they are, but far too many of us fall …
Nov 15
Giving Thanks Giveaway
The Family Finances is pleased to be participating in a $100 giveaway raffle for our readers! The contest runs from November 15th to 25th, and you enter via any of the methods shown in the rafflecopter widget at the bottom of this post. Next Thursday is Thanksgiving, and we all have much to be thankful …







