You might be wondering what a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional ™ knows about music lessons for kids. Well, I’ll admit I’m no George Gershwin. But all work and no music makes Neal a very dull Pilgrim. My entire family is actually pretty involved with music. Each of my children has taken up one instrument (at […]
Spending Less Money Related Posts
How you spend your money is probably more important than how much you make or how you invest. That’s because you have more control over your spending than how much you or your investments earn.
The posts in this category are critical. They will help you get a handle on what you really spend on average each month and how to tame your spending.
Here’s How I Went to the Dentist and Saved $4,750 on a Tooth Extraction
If you don’t know how expensive dental work is, I have two things to say to you. First, you’ve been very lucky so far – keep brushing and flossing. Second, you’ll find out how costly it is eventually. I know at least one person who needed to look for jobs during retirement just to pay […]
How Much Should a Wedding Cost? Here’s How to Lower It.
As the father of three daughters, when you ask, “How much should a wedding cost?” my answer is simple. Less. A lot less. Fortunately, there are dozens of ideas that will slash the cost of even the most ambitious wedding. It goes without saying that you should take it easy on engagement ring prices. But […]
Get a Lower Cell Phone Bill with this One Secret Tip
If you want a lower cell phone bill, I can share a quick tip to help you achieve just that. First, some background. I called my cell phone provider to report a problem with my phone yesterday. While we were finding a remedy to the problem, he looked over my bill. He saw that we […]
Should You Buy Wedding Ring Insurance?
If you have an expensive wedding ring, you might consider buying wedding ring insurance. The question came to me after our friend put her hand in our van door as it was closing. Don’t worry…the van door is fine. The ring and her finger were another story….. What risks do you face? Before we go […]
Angie’s List Review – Can You Trust It?
I recently saw a commercial on TV for an interesting concept called “Angie’s List.” It seems like a great business idea that has taken off. It also might be a way to save the cost of home protection insurance plans by simply hiring better, cheaper contractors. The service provides consumers with ratings on businesses in […]