Tag Archives: Finical responsible

be prudent

I have a mental block when it comes to spending money because of all the years I had to stick to a strict budget. What suggestions do you have to overcome my fears? – be prudent I, too, suffer from … Continue reading

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Money Wise

My mother-in-law wants to put my husband on her bank account. What are the pitfalls, and is there a way to do it without being responsible for her bills? Here are pros and cons of adding someone to your bank … Continue reading

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Money Wise

“One thing that you can do is make it easier on your heirs and close family to find your financial information if you become disabled mentally or upon your death. This could be the log-in credentials to access your computer … Continue reading

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Allowance

Getting an allowance as a child made me a better money manager, but for all the wrong reasons,” a Virginia reader wrote. “I was the oldest child and was given an allowance of $5 a week (1962-68) to cook for my … Continue reading

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Allowance

“I do think the allowance experience made me a better money manager. Each Thursday evening, my father would stop on the way home from his factory job to cash his paycheck. After supper, he would sit down at the dining … Continue reading

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