“Nudge” by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein is a book about how people make choices. (I apologize to the authors for the oversimplification of their work. This a great book and worth the trip to the library to check the book out and to take the time to read.) (more…)

Last week when I appeared as a guest expert on the Dr. Phil show, the Money Savvy Pig® piggy bank (the 4-chambered piggy bank I invented to promote the 4 money choices — Save, Spend, Donate & Invest) also made its debut. There are some great tips for parents that I reviewed with Dr. Phil to help start the “talk” about Money Basics with their children in this video segment. I hope you find these tips helpful.

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Dr. Phil show, which aired yesterday. Below are a few of the tips for parents which I shared with the audience and is currently posted on the show’s site. (more…)

With savings accounts paying almost nothing in interest,where should you put cash that is needed for short-term goals? “I” think it is good news that we are saving again. (more…)

Here is the rest of my top 10 money savvy tips for families if you think you may be laid off soon: (more…)

Here are a few more suggestions to help your family prepare now to keep the upcoming holidays less stressful and remain a celebration: (more…)

In my previous entry I listed a few ideas of how to help your children keep their holiday spending in check, especially in today’s economy. Here are a few more ideas… (more…)

By now, we all know that money is going to be tight this holiday season. Our kids have been raised with high expectations for Santa, and its possible the jolly ‘ole guy in the red suit could fall short this year. (more…)

A grandfather wrote to me about his 11 year old grandson whose parents did not give him an allowance because they say that their son was too busy with sports and school work and doesn’t do anything around the house. He asked what he could do as a very concerned Grandparent to help his grandson to become financially savvy without interfering. (more…)

Setting goals for each of the money choices is key to feeling a sense of accomplishment for anyone at any age. But this is especially evident in young children. (more…)