Work & Money

Local Consignment Sales This Spring

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:39:54 +0100

10 Tips for Savvy Moms Shop savvy during this month’s (and future!) local consignment sales. March in Middle Tennessee means it’s time to shop for new clothes for kids — consignment sale season has begun! You can save your family money with these 10 tips to help you make the most of your consignment sale shopping experience: 1. How Consignment Sales are OrganizedThe sale organizer provides the location, advertising and volunteer staff in exchange for a percentage of the profits of ...

Clip This: Learn To Save With Coupons

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:27:53 +0100

Yes, couponing is labor and time intensive, but it can save untold amounts of money. Faithful Provisions Kelly Hancock explains why. Everybody’s in on couponing now, and if you’re not you know you should be. Long gone is the taboo of cutting up the Sunday circular, but there’s lots more to it than that; it’s practically a life science. In the name of helping busy families save money, we asked Kelly Hancock, founder of Faithful Provisions, to help families get in on the game. Turn t...

A Peaceful Christmas

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:47:20 +0100

Manage the logistics and responsibility of family to create a fulfilling holiday.

Simple Ways to Save Money

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:29:18 +0100

Saving money and reducing overall household spending is a top priority of American families.

"Shhh! Mom's Got to Work!"

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:19:36 +0100

Thinking about becoming a work-from-home mom? Before jumping in, realize it will take a lot of patience, persistance and most of all, discipline.

Baby on Board

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:17:56 +0100

Never has life taken on as much meaning as when the first baby comes home.

Creating a Household Budget

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:15:21 +0100

Would you like to get a raise? Start thinking about creating a budget for your household.

CRUNCH TIME!

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:04:24 +0100

The word recession is creeping its way into the nationâ€™s news, but are we prepared to get by on less? Learn to restructure your familyâ€™s way of living in order to be more cost-effective.

Estate Planning

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:01:17 +0100

Do you know what would happen to your children if you were to become incapacitated? Don't leave their lives in the hands of the courts.

Family Investments 101

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:57:50 +0100

Do you have a plan to make the most of your money? Family investing doesn't have to be a big expense. Here's how to make your family's money work for you...

Family Money: How Much Should Your Kids Know?

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:49:09 +0100

Teach her financial responsibility, but know when to draw the line. After all, she is still a kid...

Family Stamina During Financial Loss

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:46:21 +0100

A thorough review of current events and their effect on the economy.

Financial Peace for Kids

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:43:25 +0100

Parents call my radio show all the time and say, "Dave, my teenager thinks money grows on trees. What do I do?" "Dave, we're still supporting our 25-year-old son, what do we do?" "Dave, how do I teach my kids about money?" Read on; I'll show you.

Hiring a Contractor?

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:18:31 +0100

With a little bit of homework, building or remodeling a home can be a delightful experience. Yes, we said delightful!

Home Sweet (Energy Efficient!) Home

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:56:35 +0100

In honor of Energy Awareness Month, find out how the way you live at home can protect the environment and your bank account. Practical tips can bring your home up to date.

Making Allowances

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:37:57 +0100

Should they earn it or merely get it? How about paying for good grades? What is the "right" way to handle allowances? Read on, parents, and teach your children a lifetime of responsible money management.

My, My, the Cost of Vacationing

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:34:14 +0100

You've spent a lot of time doing your homework, planning for your family's vacation this coming summer, right?

Plastic, Kids and Money

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:32:55 +0100

In an online publication called Kids, Cash, Plastic and You: A Guidebook for Families on Mastering Money, the writers from Mastercard International and the U.S. Consumer Affairs say that cold, hard cash is quickly becoming "as outdated a form of money as livestock." The article also says that "cash and checks make up most of the money you use."

So Much To Shop!

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:31:55 +0100

When it comes to shopping, Middle Tennesseans do it best. There are a variety of stores to match all budgets at all of these area malls.

Great Low-Cost Birthday Celebrations

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:18:41 +0100

Make your childâ€™s special day nice without spending a lot â€” itâ€™s in your attention to details!

Teaching Kids to be Savvy Shoppers

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:16:56 +0100

The holiday season is now behind us, along with memories of familiar foods, family and â€¦ debt?

The Necessity of Fundraising

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:07:39 +0100

Schools and fundraising go together like milk and cookies. In order to provide the very best for our children, we need to buck up and give it a go.

Time to Refinance?

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:06:38 +0100

With interest rates keeping steady at the lowest rates in 30 years, many people are refinancing homes to save money long-term.

How to Afford Camp for Your Child

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:05:00 +0100

Celebrate Without Splurging

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:03:45 +0100

Donâ€™t over-think the next birthday party, just grab a hold of a can-do attitude and let the good times roll.

Maternity Leave: Childproof Your Career

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:59:55 +0100

All you need to know to make a successful transition from work to home and back again...