Tag Archive: Money

Feb 05

Time vs. Money: A Constant Issue

time vs. money

We’ve all heard the phrase “Time is money.” But what does that actually mean? I know that an hour working equates out to a certain amount of income being generated, but there’s more to it than that.  If your family is anything like mine, it seems like money and time are always at odds. it’s …

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Aug 02

Understanding FDIC Insurance

I’ve been reading and hearing about some people that have pulled all their money out of their bank accounts and instead keep their cash at home. Some people stuff it under a mattress, some people put it in the freezer, some people bury it, and some people go the more traditional route of putting it …

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Jun 05

It’s Never Too Early To Teach Children About Money

Two months ago our little boy had his first birthday, and we had a party to celebrate. Our little boy absolutely loves books, and one of his favorites is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Erik Carle. We searched online and found some neat ways to use that as the theme for the party. My First …

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Apr 05

Comparison Spending

Money is one of those topics that people tend to not want to talk about. To an extent it is almost considered taboo in many cases. You certainly wouldn’t ask someone you just met how much their mortgage payment is just like you wouldn’t ask a coworker how much money they make. Those are pretty …

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Mar 08

More Money Doesn’t Always Mean More Happiness

I came upon a very interesting blog post today in which the author describes a study that found people who are more ambitious and achieve great career and financial success aren’t really much happier than the more laid-back people that aren’t as financially successful. You can read the post here. NTUMYTDDN6M5 It really is something …

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