In the “Solutions” column this past Sunday in the Chicago Tribune, writer Wendy Donahue called my attention to a great cause. Through February 22, people are encouraged to take gently worn jeans to any Aeropostale store in the U.S. Continue reading

Admittedly, I was expecting very little from this movie. I went with my daughter, age 15 and her friend, also age 15. The theatre was FILLED with girls like her. Continue reading

Money is abstract and for children to learn, money lessons must be concrete — hands-on. With this in mind, remember to introduce money to your child in the following order: coin before currency before checking before debit before credit. Continue reading

With savings accounts paying almost nothing in interest,where should you put cash that is needed for short-term goals? “I” think it is good news that we are saving again. Continue reading