The best affordable last minute gifts are all right here! If you are anything like me you are still not quite ready for the holidays even…
Christmas Gift Rules from a Financial Planner
Christmas gift shopping can be a lot of fun but it can also lead to stress and debt if you aren’t careful. The average person spends…
Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
Black Friday or Cyber Monday? That is the question. If you are planning to head out to the stores this week it is important to do…
Ultimate List of Teacher Gifts
Your child’s teacher deserves something special this year. My sister taught 3rd grade before she became a professor and it was unreal how hard she worked…
Third Quarter: Shopping Ban Update
The third quarter of my year long shopping ban is in the books and this has been the hardest stretch so far. I live in New…
Ask Yourself These 3 Things Before You Buy
People ask me how I have managed to avoid shopping for clothes for the past 8+ months. The tips about emails that I shared in this…
A Financial Planner’s Guide to Amazon Prime Day
I’ll let you in on a secret. Even though I’m on a year long shopping ban I’ve had a $50 Amazon gift card burning a hole in…
Shopping Ban Update – Six Months Down Six to go
It has been six months since I began my year long shopping ban. So far I haven’t bought myself any clothes, shoes or bags. Summer is…
The Ultimate Father’s Day Shopping Guide
Father’s Day is just around the corner. This post will help you find the perfect gift. Sometimes shopping for Dad can be tough. Some guys don’t…