How to Teach Your Child to Save Money with These 10 Proven Tips Saving money is arguably one of the most valuable life skills you can teach your child. While many adults learn about saving late in life after they have wasted a lot of money, it is important to teach your children the art […]

I’m pleased to feature Gail Marek, a local professional organizer who teaches classes in the Twin Cities area. She teaches classes for adults and kids. One of her classes is “Organized, Smart Kids.” See her bio below for more information on upcoming classes in the metro area! 5 Steps to Getting Organized by Gail Marek, […]

Never Pay Full Price Again: Pocket Penny Pinching Pointers Using Your Phone Do you save money using your smartphone? Jake Hobbs has some helpful tips for how to easily save money with your mobile device! There are plenty of us with smartphones these days and probably an equal measure of people who want to save […]

We all worry about identity theft. The horror stories mount, and advertisements from credit card companies and security firms leave us uneasy. It doesn’t help that our fears are grounded in reality. In the past, we worried that the clerk at the local store might steal a credit card, or that someone would find your […]

So we all do it, we bought some awesome gifts for friends and family, went to some parties, and had a great holiday. You’ve finally made it through another holiday season and now you’re looking to make some financial resolutions for New Years. The good news is your financial year is just starting over too, […]

Recently I did a Twin Cities Live segment about saving money during the holidays! Three moms were interviewed in their homes and each shared her own ideas about couponing, homemade gifts, and for me – frugal shopping tips! I talked about some tips and resources I recommend including: 1) Buy gift cards during this time […]