Feb 25 2013
Another bubble? Remember the Y2K non-event? Since then we’ve had the dot com bubble, the housing bubble and the stock market bubble. Now, there’s even talk of a bond bubble (and that’s not the next 007 flick). Stated simply, the “market value” of your bond holdings can drop if interest rates rise. I remember getting [...]
Feb 22 2013
Recently we posted 15 fun family-friendly activities you can do for little to no cost, and are back with 15 more. Please add some of your own ideas in the comments below, and if you like these, share away! Get Active 1. Ride a Bike – If you don’t have a bike, see if [...]
Feb 15 2013
Chubby is better! I came back from a great holiday visit with my grandchildren to a pile of depressing newspapers. A “deal” was reached only temporarily avoiding the fiscal cliff. Legislation providing aid to the many victims of Sandy in our region was postponed. However, there was also an article claiming that mortality rates actually [...]
Feb 13 2013
Like many families, quality time with my family is cherished. However, sometimes it’s challenging for me to come up with fun, family-friendly things to do on a tight budget. Entertaining little ones is rarely an easy feat for many reasons – short attention spans; high energy; the need to be interactive. Also, I can never [...]