Category Archives: Consumer Debt

Five Top Money Moves for 2013

This month I’ll be on over 25 television and radio stations talking about the Top Five Money Moves for 2013. So look and listen for yours truly in the media. My long time stylist, Ricardo, saw me on a national … Continue reading

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Black Friday: Fact or Fiction?

The Kay family has been waking at the crack of dawn the Friday after Thanksgiving for almost two decades in order to save as much as 50% on our Christmas purchases. But does all that hot chocolate and bleary-eyed effort … Continue reading

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Coupon Blessings – Diary of a Coupon Queen

I had five children seven and under, a fighter pilot husband who was gone more than he was home, and we had just made our eleventh military move in thirteen years. Because we moved so much, we homeschooled the kids to … Continue reading

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Debt and Taxes (Plus a Free Giveaway!)

  When my son, Jonathan, was seven years old, we went to his favorite toy store to spend his allowance. He had $5 saved and the item he wanted was $4.99. Already a math whiz, he exclaimed, “Wow, Mama, I … Continue reading

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Quick and Easy Steps to Healthy Finances in the New Year

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays at a close, I remember what it was like to play with the new toys from Christmas long after ringing in the New Year. It was the time of marbles, pick up … Continue reading

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