Tag Archives: fun funds
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
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
Create a “fun” fund…
No one can (or should) completely strip their budget down to the bare minimum. For example, it’s not realistic to say you never dine out again. If you try to deprive yourself for extended periods of time, you may swing … Continue reading
Budget Boundaries
How can I set Budget Boundaries without burning myself out?My husband and I set boundaries by prioritizing making room for personal funds in our budget and cutting unnecessary expenses where we can. We have a certain dollar amount for each … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 