Tag: Kids and Teens
How Much Do You Tell Your Kids?
As a parent, we want to make sure or kids want for nothing. But are we doing a disservice by not letting them know exactly why financial decisions are made? How much is too much to tell them and at what age? As single parents, life is challenging. There is no disputing that. As the owner of Single Parent Travel, I hear a lot of stories about the trials and tribulations we all face. Job loss, home loss, wicked ex-spouse, health issues, medical issues, job stress….. The list goes on.…
When Was The Last Time You Ate Together?
I am willing to go on record saying that as my kids get older, all of their activities and friends tend to take away from the “family” aspect of our family. That is not to say that we aren’t always there for each other under all circumstances, but it just seems more difficult to be the family that is defined in the dictionary. Yesterday, we actually sat down at the kitchen table and had a fantastic meal (yes, I cooked it myself and did not order in) and it was…
My Son & My Wallet Go To Prom
OK, I own my own tuxedo and the last time I rented one was in 1990 when I got married. Boy what a difference 20 years makes! I told my son that I would cover the cost of renting his tux for the two (yes, count em two) proms he was attending with his girlfriend. I seem to recall a price about $49 in my mind, but figured that inflation had brought it up to about $79. Well, $200 dollars later… Granted, it is for two events, but the basic…
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