I had alcoholic and checked-out parents so my character building started early. But the biggest advantage I had was no allowance and nothing paid for... More >>

When I met my husband 17 years ago, we had the conversation about me being a stay-at-home mom when we had children. He agreed wholeheartedly, and we began planning immediately after our wedding... More >>

Since I was 15 years old, I played in bands as a guitarist and if I had a gig, well so much for whatever job I had. As I reached my twenties, still being broke and flopping wherever I could was not as cool as I previously thought... More >>

I am one of the few these days who was taught financial lessons growing up. Ever since I started to receive money for birthdays or babysitting, my parents sat me down and showed me how to budget and save money... More >>

I am Mom to 2 kids, ages 6 and 1, and my children are my joy and my delight. Since just before my first child was born, I have stayed at home to raise them. Although it is very financially challenging... More >>

I write you today with an extremely heavy heart. My husband and I made the decision the other day that as things stand we are choosing not to have children. More >>

The irony is we've had quite a few people comment with envy about how much we have. But they are people who would never even consider doing the stuff we have done. More >>

..I was sorry to hear that the reality TV star who was to have been your commencement speaker today had to bow out at the last minute. I was delighted, however, when the Trustees called me an hour ago and asked me to fill in. More >>

When I was a little girl the first thing I remember about my father was how close he was to my mom. I remember a lot of hugs and kisses... More >>

You've dated around, had a couple of long-term relationships, and hopefully figured out which qualities are important to you and what makes a relationship work. Now you're faced with the inevitable question, "Am I ready to get married?" More >>