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5 Ways to Stop Fighting about Money
Walking on the beach, dinner by candlelight – those online dating ads paint a great image of what coupledom should look like, don’t they? MORE
6 Money Lessons I Learned From Downton Abbey
These days Sunday night is the pinnacle of my weekend thanks to Downton Abbey. And while I must admit that Seasons 2 and 3 have paled in comparison to the excellent first season, I am still addicted to the luxurious goings-on of the insanely wealthy Crawley family and their bevy of staff downstairs. MORE
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Raising Financially Literate Children
From a very early age, my parents talked to my siblings and I about money. We helped my mother count money at the grocery store, my father took us to the bank machine and we were only given allowances if we showed my parents a “budget,” which included giving, saving and spending. MORE
5 Lies We Tell Ourselves about Money
There are some things that can’t be blamed on other people: bad manners, bad fashion choices, and worst of all, total cluelessness when it comes to money. While bad manners and bad outfits can be fixed with relative ease, poor money skills can trip you up for life. MORE
A United Money Front
Most parents feel it’s their responsibility to teach their children about money. You do it for your kids – so they will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to make responsible financial decisions throughout their lives. MORE







