Gearing up for a Great Year

As we begin to wrap up 2009, I want to take a few minutes to encourage you to start planning for 2010. The end of the year is a natural time to consider where you are, what you’ve accomplished, and, most important, what you want to accomplish in 2010—and beyond. Here are a few tips on how to make this the year that you achieve your goals. Read more

Spring into Action, and Save Some Green!

by the editors of Fabulous & Frugal

Spring has sprung, and it’s time for a fresh, take-charge outlook on life. Even in challenging economic times, you can shed layers of old habits and make positive changes to your life.

We know how bills, paperwork and budgets stack up. It’s easy to pretend bills are not there if they’re hiding under a stack of coupons or the recent PTA newsletter. But taking charge of your finances can actually be quick and painless, with a few tips from the editors of Fabulous & Frugal.

1. Clean Out the Clutter without Tossing Your Safety Net

Are you wondering when it is safe to throw away old bills, receipts and paperwork? When you start your spring cleaning this season, don’t neglect your finances! Here’s what you should remember: Read more