They come in makeup. They come in dress. They come with accessories. On October 31st, adults, children and dogs will be wearing their favorite costumes for Halloween. According to consumer research, some costumes are more popular than others. According to NRF’s research, these are the most popular Halloween costumes for 2012. Children 1. Princess – […]
Archives for October 2012
How to Make a Bad Financial Situation Worse for Your Family
I’ve seen the enemy and the enemy is me. There is no corner of our everyday lives where this rings truer than our own family finances. Struggling to balance your family’s checkbook can arise from tragedy or the climax of poor decision making, but more often than not, difficult situations become dire by our own […]
Is the Water Closet the New Water Cooler and Top Ten Family Finance Posts
For decades the water cooler has been the official hub for office putzing. Every Monday, it becomes the background for thorough analysis on the previous day’s football game, complete recaps on everyone’s favorite reality TV show and of course, the latest news off of the office grape vine. However, the porcelain gods are now shifting […]
How Much Does the Average Family Spend on Halloween 2012?
We’ve come along way over the centuries. Back in ancient Celtic times Halloween was all about sacrifice (I’ll leave it at that) and European Folklore Rituals. These days Halloween is all about giving; dolling out goodies and perhaps a few friendly freights. The National Retail Federation reports that the average family is planning on spending more money […]
Buying a House is definitely an Asset for Your Family
Despite what Yahoo readers think, I’m an ardent proponent of owning a home. In fact, I’m willing to take Rich Dad, Poor Dad to task over the subject, because buying a home is definitely an asset, not a liability. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Robert Kiyosaki wrote the bestselling book, Rich Dad, Poor […]