Archive for 'Family'
9 Low-Stress and Low-Cost Ways to Fly With Your Toddler
Oct 24, 2011 - Traveling with your young children doesn't have to be an ordeal. The trick is in the preparation – and learning from other parents who have been there.
Save Time With These Fast (and Nutritious) Breakfast Ideas
Oct 24, 2011 - Time is money. So here's how to get your family off to a good start when they're in a hurry – and you are too.
Patience Is a Virtue. Learn It, But Please Hurry
Oct 20, 2011 - Americans hate waiting. Time is money, right? Well, in this case, waiting a long time equals a lot of money.
Health Care Reform = Free Preventive Care? Not Exactly
Oct 20, 2011 - Under the new health care law, "preventive care" is supposed to be free with no deductible or co-pay. So I went for a physical last month – and got billed $730.
Ask Stacy: Can I Really Buy an iPad for $23.73?
Oct 18, 2011 - You've probably seen the TV commercials – special online auctions where they're practically giving stuff away. Are they the real deal?
The Pickup Truck Theory of Life Can Save You Thousands
Oct 18, 2011 - Why buy big-ticket items when you can borrow them? Here's how to be a good, ethical borrower who will save thousands on all sorts of expenses.
5 Ways to Save on Children’s Halloween Costumes
Oct 14, 2011 - Spending a lot on a Halloween costume you're only going to use once? That's scary. Here's how to get dressed up for less.
How to Make a Roll of Paper Towels Last a Year
Oct 04, 2011 - What's the secret to extending the life of paper towels? Not using them when you don't have to.
Secrets to Success: The Power of Positivity
Oct 03, 2011 - We've all done it – set a goal, then failed to reach it. If it's important, why don't we follow through? One reason might be our attitude. In this post, I ask you to ponder the power of positivity.
The 5 Best Times to Get Divorced
Sep 26, 2011 - Divorce can be a disaster for both emotions and bank account. But if you’re heading down this path, timing is everything.
Secrets to Success: Overcoming Temporal Myopia
Sep 26, 2011 - Ever set a goal, then fail to follow through? You're not alone. If you find it hard to stay focused on the future, you have temporal myopia. Not to worry – here's the fix.
The 5 Best Bargains in Pro Sports
Sep 23, 2011 - Football season is here again, but maybe you should pass – and make an end run to some other sporting events that are cheaper and just as much fun.
Penny Foolish: How 6 Tiny Money Leaks Cost Me $1,702 Annually
Sep 22, 2011 - How much could I save by just adding up the little things I fail to do? Oh, more than $1,000 a year. But more than likely, I still won't do them.
The Best Flavored Water – and How to Make Your Own
Sep 22, 2011 - Flavored water is all the rage – and that means deals are hard to find. So why not flavor your own?
How Feeding My Dogs Raw Meat Saves Money
Sep 21, 2011 - It sounds radical, and it is controversial. But can feeding your dog a diet of raw meat save you money? And can it save your dog's health?
