Aside from a root canal appointment, there aren’t many other life situations that are as nerve-racking as the job interview. The interview is traditionally the first time you will meet face-to-face with the potential employer, so the pressure is on. You want to make an unforgettable first impression, but you don’t want to seem like you’re trying too hard. But you also don’t want them to think you haven’t put in any effort. This person has your career in the palm of their hand, and the tiniest slip will mess it all up.

Nervous yet?

Here are the 5 clever ways to impress an interviewer! Continue reading →

Are you planning to splurge this Memorial Day weekend? Think twice! There are a variety of ways you can enjoy this extra-special weekend without exceeding your budget. This is a time to celebrate America and the bond we share with family and friends, so there is no reason why you should be breaking your bank to enjoy it. Read on for some cheap, fun ways to enjoy this holiday! Continue reading →

Craft breweries and brew pubs have become more of a common sight in the North Country as of late, and things show no sign of stopping. Although craft breweries have a tendency to be on the pricier side of the spectrum, I think I may have found one which offers top notch quality, but for an incredibly reasonable price. Continue reading →

Now that graduation season has come around, you might be thinking of ideas for a worthy graduation gift, for your friend or family member. For such an important time in someone’s life, you don’t want to get them just “anything.” A graduation gift should always be sincere. And while most graduates would certainly love to receive a gift card or cash, I feel it is always better to give something a little more personal. Here is my list of inexpensive but thoughtful gift ideas for a recent graduate. Continue reading →

Can you think of a more uncomfortable situation than lending money to friends or family? (I didn’t think so.)

We take pride in our relationships with our loved ones, and any time that we agree to lend, there is a strong risk in damaging the core of the relationship. I have seen quite a few relationships that have deteriorated over the topic of money.

So in an effort to save you from that tension, here are the 3 golden rules to follow whenever you are asked to lend money, whether it is a friend or family member. Continue reading →

Let’s face it, money is the most stressful component of life, so why would you want to break your bank for something that’s supposed to RELIEVE stress? Using both my research and personal preferences, I’ve created a list of 7 “must-haves” for those of us who could use a little less stress in our lives. Continue reading to learn about these inexpensive tools for comfort and relaxation! Continue reading →

Parents always want to protect their kids from the mean and scary aspects of society. Sometimes the things they’ve said have stuck with us over the years. For example, I remember being told that my pool had a urine-revealing chemical that would catch those who pee in the pool with a special ‘dye.’ …I just recently learned that this is a total myth. (I was an impressionable child, what can I say?)

But more often, parents are deterring their children from reckless spending and bad money habits by filling their brains with these alternative facts about money. Sometimes, parents pass these alternative facts along to their children because even the parents, themselves, believe they are true. Read on to see your childhood myths, busted! Continue reading →

Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs of all, and it’s not easy to find a great Mother’s day gift that will reflect your gratitude- especially if you’re on a budget.

What it really comes down to is how much ‘heart’ you put into the gift.  So with this very deserving holiday right around the corner, do you know what your mom (or mother figure) is getting this year?

Read on for some inexpensive, thoughtful gift ideas… Continue reading →