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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Bureau of Labor Statistics does a survey multiple times a year, called the Consumer Expenditure Survey. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. .” Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.” To be financially free, you have to stay the course financially. percent in 2009, the U.S.

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What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Statistically , you are probably going to outlive your spouse. Plus, it really can be a rush seeing all those savings opportunities you may have been passing up before. Set personal and financial goals for your savings. And I’m not talking about how to spend it (we all know how to do that and then some!).

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