My parents were very bad role models. When it was time for me to get married I thanked them for showing me everything not to do, to have a good marriage... More >>

...We grew up in opposite ways and made opposite choices. Each of us has areas of strength and weakness that we are constantly revisiting during financial talks... More >>

...After 30 years of marriage, I inherited $350,000 from my parent's estate. Financial counselors told me to keep the money in MY name... More >>

It's fun to go shopping and buy things, and for some people, it's a form of recreation. However, a lot of money gets wasted. So, how can you curtail your urge to spend? More >>

For the past several years, I've given a talk to local business groups on 'the secrets of nonprofit success.' Each year, my audiences get bigger and bigger... More >>

Most Americans struggle to make ends meet, which results in a great deal of financial and marital stress. We all need to learn to live beneath our means and pretend we make a lot less money than we do. Here are some of the reasons why... More >>

Twenty-eight years ago, after the birth of our first child, I was laid off from my well-paid, mid-level management job. I was terrified... More >>

I remember listening to your show when I was younger, before I was married and had kids. Before I began working in my profession... More >>

We had six kids and most of the time, one income. Thankfully, I grew up eating good homemade food my mother made. She grew up during the depression and knew a lot of money saving tricks.. More >>

...I was always the higher-earning partner, so when my son was a baby, my husband cut back his schedule . He worked opposite my full-time schedule so we had no need for daycare... More >>