Managing your finances doesn’t need to be complicated or take a lot of time. Here are some tips and tricks to make money management easier.

It’s easy to say but how do you do it? Short term versus long term objectives, money for this but not enough for that too…these are common questions and challenges. The first step is to identify your goals. What do you want and what will it cost? When do you want it? It’s easiest if […]

Happy New Year! The holiday season is barely over but it’s not too soon to think about the 2011 holiday season! This is a great time to do a couple things to set yourself up for next year’s holiday season.

Preparing for the holiday season and wondering what to do about your personal finances can both generate anxiety. Time ticks by until the holiday season is upon us – whether we’re ready or not! Money matters are similar in the sense that they don’t go away and problems don’t solve themselves. The remedies and tips […]

Do you have a financial plan? Is it for 2010? Does it cover a few years? Once you decide on your priorities and goals and set them to a timeline, it can be an easy exercise to review the plan. It may need some small adjustments but if you’ve put some thought into it, the […]

Thanksgiving and Halloween have been and gone. The holiday season is fast approaching…..and that means socializing, shopping, cards, family and busy schedules. Here are a few suggestions to reduce the anxiety that can come along with all the fun.

Dear Piggy Bank’s objective is to provide you with a clear and simple plan. Whatever financial riddle you’re trying to solve, we can help. Several specific services identified but it doesn’t have to fit exactly in the box for Dear Piggy Bank to be of assistance. The process for any service starts with defining and […]

Just like a business, effectively managing your inventory at home can mean time and money. If you do it well, you will spend less money and have more time.

It sounds like a simple question but many of us aren’t always certain what the relationship is between cash flow, assets, liabilities and net worth.

This is a common question. In a nutshell, more frequent payments make less of an impact than making extra or larger payments … Here’s why: