You can learn a lot from your Grandparents just by observing. My Grandparents never sat me down and talked to me about money, but they didn’t have to; I could see the smart decisions they made. Here are just a couple of “old school” money concepts straight out of the 30s and 40s. [More]

Did you know that Mother's Day is coming up soon? It's on Sunday, May 9th. [More]

Have you ever created a budget? You may not have all of the expenses or income of an adult, but it is still important to get in the habit of creating a budget. [More]

Hi everyone! Happy New Year's Eve! With the New Year right around the corner, it might be a good time to create a new savings plan. [More]

Christmas is almost here. Do any of you usually receive money for Christmas? I thought I would share a little bit of information on what a Share Certificate is and why it might be a good place to save your money. [More]

Did you get your first driver’s license this month (September)? [More]

Hi everyone! I need your help with saving a large amount of money. Recently, my sister came to me with the idea of going to Disney World in a year or two. She has 2 children, with 1 on the way :) [More]

Do any of you guys have summer jobs? I always had a summer job while in high school. It was one way I could save money or at least not have to ask my parents for money! If you do have a summer job, do you save your earnings? What are you saving for? [More]

Well, on to the reason for this blog entry Recently, I ran across a blog entry on The Simple Dollar about the 10 Second Rule. To give a little background, I read a variety of blogs on things from credit unions to finance to just everyday stuff. The Simple Dollar is one of my favs. It is packed full of advice on finances and savings. [More]