Week 31 August 8 When we help children understand there is happiness in providing for themselves through work and prudent budgeting, they...

Week 30 - Aug. 1st Think holiday gifts. School items are the least expensive they will be all year. Which of these items can you...

Week 29 July 25th We have discussed finding a side hustle but what about a job. Right now, many employers are desperate for help. You can...

Week 28 July 18th Last week we talked about a side hustle and making some money on the side. What to do with this money? Get out of debt....

Week 27 - July 11, 2022 Prepare for a Recession. Many experts now believe we are already experiencing a mild recession, the beginning of...

Week 26 July 4th We realize everyone in the United States is distracted today, Happy Independence Day! For those of you not in the U.S.A....

Week 25 - June 27 The Fourth of July holiday is coming and vacation time has already arrived. We know the cost of a barbecue for the...

Week 24: June 20 Let’s talk leftovers. Don’t fear leftovers – instead, jazz them up. Many people dread eating leftovers feeling they are...

Week 23: June 13 More and more we are hearing about a possible recession. It is more important now to be saving all we can for that...

Week 22: Let’s Drive On Since driving is a huge part of every budget right now this week we concentrate on a few more ways to save when...

Week 21: Drive Sensibly With the price of gas at all-time highs saving on traveling by car can be a huge money saver. Aggressive driving...

Week 20: Around the House The price of energy has skyrocketed in many areas. We can save by making small changes that will add up over...

Week 19: One more week about shopping. Pool your gift money. Think group gift. Whether it be for a wedding, shower, graduation, a...

Week 18 - PART TWO We move on to Part Two of our Yearly Plan. Finances. This year has seen huge changes in family finances for people...

Week 17: We are closing out the Emergency binder challenge this week. We end by adding cash. I know you should already have cash on hand...

Week 16: You should have this one covered in your Five Day kit but repeating is never a bad idea. Add photos to your emergency binder....

Week 15: This week we protect our education and careers. Copy all diplomas, credentials and contracts. If the business you work for never...

Today's report...Trucking prices up 24% producer prices inflation at 11.3%! Producer prices mean the cost to produce goods. When the cost...

Week 14: Purchase a case you can add to your binder. Remember the pencil cases we used in our school binders? Place a copy of all your...

Week 13: Just a few more weeks and our personal emergency binder will be complete, for now. You will need to add documents and...