We'd like to give our children everything, but one of the best things we can do is to teach them to earn what they want, or at least save for it. It may hurt us to say no (especially when they start whining or crying) but they need to have these money skills. And it's never too late to start. You can teach kids about money the minute they learn how to ask for things. Here are … [Read more...] about How to teach your kids to save
How to save money when buying a car
Thinking of buying another car? You'll find quite a number of good deals, not just from car dealers who are willing to slash prices or offer freebies, but also from banks who are more than happy to give you a car loan with very friendly terms. But no matter how wonderful the deal may be, buying a car is still a major expense—and in this economy, you can't afford to throw money … [Read more...] about How to save money when buying a car
How NOT to talk to kids about money
We all want our kids to learn how to handle money wisely. We want them to save, make smart purchase decisions, and to eventually be able to set financial goals. However, sometimes our good intentions create the opposite effect. We end up nagging, or our little 'money talks' end up making our kids feel anxious about money, or feel guilty about asking for what they want. Here are … [Read more...] about How NOT to talk to kids about money
Tips for dealing with call centers
A customer service representative can either help you—or drive you completely nuts. It can be extremely frustrating too, if you've got a problem and desperately need someone to give you information, help, or at least direct you to someone who can say something other than, 'That's not company policy' or 'I don't know' or worse, puts you on hold or transfers you to another … [Read more...] about Tips for dealing with call centers
Driving and car maintenance habits that help you save gas
Have you seen how much the cost of gas has risen in this year alone? We can't 'put a brake' on global oil prices but there are ways to get more mileage from our gas. Here are some great habits that will help you stretch that full tank. You'd be surprised at how little things, like the way you drive and the air in your tires, can help you save a lot of money. … [Read more...] about Driving and car maintenance habits that help you save gas