Downeast – and not spending is easy.

I just got back from a weekend Downeast—a remote part of Maine where not much happens.  Lots and lots of natural beauty but when it comes to the things in life that we usually take for granted, it’s a different world. …

Are You Bad, Really Bad with Money?

Have you ever noticed how easily you say “I’m bad with money?”  It doesn’t seem to take much to throw in the towel and admit defeat when it comes to money management.  What’s that all about? Join Spencer Melnick and Jane Honeck of The Money Dynamic as they explore the truth about being bad with money. …

Everyday Decisions: the gifts that keep on giving.

You make endless decisions every day. In fact, you make so many of them, most of the time you’re not even aware of them. If you were, you wouldn’t have enough time to live. Brushing your teeth, combing your hair and getting dressed to make your way to work would fill up your entire day!…

What’s Not in Your Wallet?

Cash!  A recent article in the Washington Post states, “Roughly eight in 10 people carry less than $50 cash in their wallets on a regular basis, according to a new report from Bankrate.com.”  The article goes on to suggest that maybe we don’t carry cash because we just don’t have it, but I think  it’s because of our society’s affinity for using plastic—whether a debit or credit card.…