Money Etiquette

Travel. It’s the great antidote, isn’t it? It’s nice to know we can unplug sometimes. To remove ourselves from the urgency of the daily grind—the…

Manners aren’t just for the young—manners, and minding them, is something we can actively choose to do each day. And, sometimes, when things get heated…

It’s 2022 and the workplace is an ever-changing environment. From in-office conversations about the latest show everyone is binge-watching to small talk about new artwork…

Whether you are visiting with family you haven’t seen in months (or years), or you are at a networking event with strangers, your job and…

Another year is coming to a close and that means it’s gift-giving season. It’s not an official season, there’s no special date marked on your…

We’ve all had that friend (or maybe we ARE that friend) who’s insistent on giving you money for something you did—like pick them up when…

Topics related to money and finances can be extremely uncomfortable to talk about. While uncomfortable, some conversations need to be had, like talking to your…

After receiving donation requests from friends, family members, neighbors and doorbell ringers, it can be difficult to know how to say no – especially when…

Lending someone money can be a difficult situation to be in, especially if it’s a friend or family member. Even worse, what happens when that…

After receiving repeated donation requests from friends, relatives and organizations, it can be difficult to know how to respond. Maybe you were happy to help…

Whether you’re dining out less due to the pandemic, to avoid the challenge of eating in a restaurant with small children, don’t want to leave…

You never know when tragedy will strike and someone close to you will need some help paying medical bills. The good news is that there…