The holiday season is here and along with the fun and family time, come extra expenses. The holidays can mean extra spending on gifts, travel, charitable giving, decorations, and food for special meals. If you haven’t planned ahead for extra expenses, it can mean swiping the credit card to cover it. The average American spends […]
Talk to Children about Money before the Holiday Season
Children can learn a lot about how to manage money from you. The holidays are a great time to talk to children about money, budgets and expectations, as you navigate the gift and entertainment filled holiday season. Be Prepared to Talk Before the toy and technology catalogs arrive in the mail, have a conversation with […]
Family Times over the Holidays
“Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go.” Or, maybe it is “Down the road and past the mail boxes to your happy house they come.” Spending quality time celebrating this holiday season with family is why families come together. Spend Time Together What will you do with your kids, grand-kids , nieces […]
