Sep
3
How Do You Handle Your Child's Allowance
September 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Everyone has different ways of handling their child's allowance. Some just don't give it. Some of you require certain chores to be done in order for the child to get his or her allowance. And some just give a certain amount per week with no requirements at all. We were curious how our readers handle [...]
Aug
28
Toys ‘R’ Us launches "cash for cribs"
August 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Baby products are being recalled left and right. Now Toys "R" Us is offering a financial incentive to parents to trade in used cribs, bassinets, play yards, car seats etc. Fewer than 30% of recalled baby items are actually turned in. So many unsafe baby items are still being used. Toys R Us wants to [...]
Jun
6
Are We Spending Too Much On Our Children?
June 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The media tells us we aren't spending enough time with our kids. However, I'm beginning to wonder if we're not spending too much time and money on our children. The idea of spending too much time (or money) and our children seems ridiculous in this modern age of child first living. Aren't we supposed to [...]
Feb
2
Bad Investments: Baby Clothes
February 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Before you get upset and think that I clothe my son in burlap sacks, read the rest of the article. Kid’s clothes are ridiculously expensive. New parents have a tendency to go overboard on everything including toys and clothes. I believe and my wife and I have certainly proven that there is no reason to [...]
Jan
11
Stages of Life
January 11, 2008 | 1 Comment
On our path to wealth it’s handy to know where we’re at. Much of our financial outlook is based on how old we are and our “stage of life.” What do we mean by stage of life? Humans have a pretty clear path through life. We pass through stages from being taken care of to [...]