Miranda

Summer has come to a close. The kids are back in school (or will be shortly), and, hopefully, you’ve about made it through the items on your August financial list. Now that September is about begin, it’s time to think about what needs to be done in the fall and winter. Here are 5 money [...]

Sometimes You Have to Say No

It’s been a busy summer. We’ve allowed various people to stay at our home for the last four months solid, and we’ve helped with three separate moves. On top of that, there have been family obligations, activities, and the revelation that one of my close relatives has breast cancer. As you might imagine, these activities [...]

Finding Personal Time as an Entrepreneur

Being an entrepreneur can be extremely rewarding. After all, you get to build something of your own — and possibly watch it grow. However, when you are an entrepreneur you have a great deal to do. Personal time for entrepreneurs is constantly in short supply. When you are your own boss, you can’t take vacation [...]

3 Lifestyle Habits That Can Reduce Stress

We are always wondering what we can do to reduce stress in our lives. And, while adding some time for relaxation is important, it will not always result in overall stress reduction on a regular basis. Indeed, part of living a life that includes less stress in general requires making changes to your lifestyle. A [...]

Down Stock Market: Bane or Boon?

Yesterday, the U.S. stock market saw a complete rout, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 falling significantly, and with the Dow dropping by more than 250 points. Today, things do not look as though they are off to a start that offers any hope for a better day, with the Dow already significantly lower [...]

6 Tips for Freshman Who Want to Thrive at College

College is an exciting time of life. You are beginning to strike out on your own — at least a little bit — and you are taking your first steps toward becoming a responsible adult. At the same time, though, college can be a little daunting. Especially if you are living away from home. Any [...]

What Does the Future Hold for Small Business Lending?

Small business lending has been in a funk for some time now. Small businesses play a crucial part in our economy, and the credit crunch has made it difficult for some entrepreneurs to get the money they need to keep up operations (or even get started). Banks are reluctant to loan to small business — [...]

How to Find an After School Program for Your Child

It’s back to school season, and many parents (myself included) are wondering what can be done in terms after school programs. After school programs can be beneficial for children who are looking for a little more challenge, and who might need some social interaction. And, of course, after school programs are vital for parents who [...]