I have two kids (and a third on the way). I’ve recently begun to teach my four-year-old son a little about money. He’s a bright child – and he’s very aware of his surroundings. He likes to ask questions and he’s pretty good about applying what he’s learned in one setting to the questions faced in another. Kids ages 3…
Category: Money Management
Backing Up Financial Files And Updating Inventory Of Financial Accounts
Today, I’ll be taking some time to backup my financial files. First, I’ll organize my ‘personal finance’ folder on my computer. Second, I’ll visit my online accounts and download available account histories. Third, I’ll update my Inventory of Financial Accounts. Fourth, I’ll print our three copies of the Inventory, storing one at home, one at work, and one with a…
Managing All Of My Accounts Without Losing My Mind
I recently received a replacement card for a lost debit card. This morning, I spent a few minutes, logging into my various online accounts, and updating my debit card information. I have all of my online accounts listed in a ‘bookmarks’ folder. Using my browser (Firefox), I can open all of the accounts at once, each account in a separate…