Family Life

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

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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A Part Time, Benefits Eligible Job | Female Breadwinner Reflections

My Husband Has A (Part Time) Job Female Breadwinner Reflections-2

My husband now has a formal, benefits-eligible part time job. I’m excited for him to be working in a field he enjoys, bringing joy to others, but thought this would be a good time to reflect. How will his working a few evenings a week, and the weekends, change our family dynamic? Do we need to examine our split of household chores? And what do women feel like when they’re no longer the breadwinner (NOTE: not applicable to me, but it’s a conversations I’ve had with others). We’ll talk about that and more today.

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My Memories Of 9/11 | My Wedding, Losses, and Guns On My Honeymoon

Memories of 9_11

September 11, 2001, is a day that will live in infamy. For me, that day is all tied up in my wedding on September 15th 2001 – and my honeymoon only about a week later. Today I’m reflecting on my memories of that day, and the events that followed, and reminding you to reflect and prepare.

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