3,103 Days – A Lesson In Perseverance From My Eagle Scout

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3,103 Days A Lesson In Perseverance From My Eagle Scout

Three thousand, one hundred and three days after crossing over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, my oldest son became the only scout who joined at that time to celebrate his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. His story is a lesson in perseverance and pursuing a difficult goal in the face of adversity. Learn more about his accomplishment, and his project – a Covid memorial garden.

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The Battle Of Two Conferences – FinCon Versus MLM

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Last week I got to see first hand the battle of two money-based conferences. One, FinCon, was centered around the theme of “money nerds unite”. The other was an MLM, or multi-level marketing, conference. Check out some facts and stats about the “great opportunity” – and also a bonus short video of my husband and middle son battling with Plutus award cards.

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$50 Bonus For Fidelity Teen Account For My 15 Year Old – Was It Worth The Hassle?

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Fidelity teen account

When I saw a promotion for a $50 bonus for my teenager to open an account with Fidelity (debit card! investing! no fees!) I thought it might be too good to be true. Come learn about our opening saga and check out my tips to avoid all our mistakes so your experience goes more smoothly.

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