Tag Archives: emergency fund

Piggy banks ruin kids!

Posted on May 31, 2015 by candi sparks

I’m a fan of the piggy bank. But it can really ruin your kids if that’s all you teach them about money. A ‘piggy bank mentality’ is probably the root cause of the most common money problems. What do I … Continue reading →

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Keeping finances above water

Posted on January 23, 2014 by candi sparks

This deep sea diver reminds me of the need to keep finances liquid. Homeowners complain that they’re underwater. Although hurricane Sandy comes to mind because of flooding, this is not the only way that they’re underwater. Homeowners say they’re underwater … Continue reading →

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Our biggest financial fear

Posted on October 30, 2013 by candi sparks

Halloween is a fun time of year. Dressing up in costumes for trick-or-treating lets kids make light of what could otherwise be scary. For them, make believe scary is good fun. In real life, scary stuff is no fun at … Continue reading →

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