Family Finance
Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA is a seasoned freelance writer specializing in personal finance. Based in Waldorf, Maryland, she holds a Masters Degree with a concentration in Finance. Michelle provides a monthly column on ways to help families maintain their finances and stick to a budget titled, Budgeting and Savings for Families. Visit her website at http://www.MichelleSharrow.com.
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Recent Articles
- Gifting Yourself the Budget Conscious Way
- Budgeting and Savings for Families By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- What you get for Your Money: $25 Buys?
- Three Quick Tips for Simple Fall Living
- Would You Like a Receipt with That?
- Sweltering Hot Deals in August
- Automatic Bill Payment Services
- Children Are Big Business
- Wealth Transfers to Children
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Articles
- Are Your Children Spoiled?
- 2 Ways To Save For College By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- 3 Ideas for Back to School Savings By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- 4 Budget Saving Tips Just in Time for the Holidays By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- After You Spring Clean Your Home, Check Your Pocket Too
- Back to School Again, Budget Friendly Ideas for a Great Start
- Be Compassionate Towards Your Own Journey to Repairing Your Credit Status
- Budget Friendly Dinner Ideas By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- College Grads and Credit Repair Secrets
- Eat Your Way Out of Debt -- Trim Your Expenses and Start a Debt Elimination Plan
- Enjoy the Warmer Months without Breaking the Bank By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Family Budget Tips: Saving Around the House the Easy Way By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Family Budget Tips: Start 2009 the Right Way By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Family Budget Tips: Start 2009 the Right Way By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Family Budget Tips: Summer Time Fun -- Free and Low Cost By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Family Budget Tips:Budget Friendly Hobbies That Can Put You a Step Ahead By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Family Budget: What Really Keeps New Parents from Sleeping
- Five Smart Ideas for Your Income Tax Refund By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Fool Proof Ways to Build an Emergency Fund
- Foreclosures: A Growing Trend?
- Four Simple Ways to Stay on Budget By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Holiday Spending: $923.36, How will you stack up? By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- How to Buy Insurance That Fits Your Family's Needs
- It is Never too Early to Save Money. Are You Thinking About the Holidays? By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Last Minute Financial Wisdom to Pass to Your College Freshmen By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Low Cost Options for Holiday Gifting
- Making The Most Of Private Colleges
- No Money, No Options What Do You Do?
- Organize, Assess, & Plan to Achieve Financially in 2008
- Ready, Set, File: It's Tax Time
- Save Big This Christmas
- Save by Using Kitchen Staples Throughout the House By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Save Differently in 2010
- Save on Routine Expenses with Minimal Effort By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Save on Routine Expenses with Minimal Effort By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Saving Money Around the House the Easy Way
- Saving Money: Smart Money Moves for April
- Saving Money: Trim Your Grocery Expenses Despite Rising Food Prices
- Smart Money Moves
- Start Planning Now for Christmas 2008
- Stop the Budget Killer: Impulse Grocery Purchases By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Tips for Safely Paying for Online Purchases
- Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
- Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping Under Budget By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- You Can Teach Your Children to Become Financially Intelligent
- Your Household Budget: Don't Forget your Semi-Annual Checkup By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Your Household Budget: Sometimes It Pays to Be Late! By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Fall Wardrobe Tricks to Save You Money
- Four Alternatives for Low Costs Gifts
- Save on Fall Clothes for the Family
- Financial Tune-Up
- Is Your Credit Card a Perk or a Crutch?
- Stay on Budget and Spend Safely with Cash and Gift Cards
- Saving Money Around the House the Easy Way
- Envolver para arriba sus compras del d"a de fiesta debajo de presupuesto de Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Envolver para arriba sus compras del d�a de fiesta debajo de presupuesto de Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
- Five Smart Money Moves for Your Tax Refund
Comments
I am a soldier seeking help
Hi my name is Shawnda and I was wondering if there was any way this program cold help my uniqe situation. I am a soldier stationed at FORT BLISS. My mother lives in Alaska and she recently called me and explained her financial situation. She lost her job about a month ago because her car kept breaking down and she could not make it to work. Her job was over 30 miles away so she could not walk. Her phone bill was cut off, and she cannot pay any of her bills. I have tried to help her as much as I can but it seems that it is never enough! I am very worried about her and am seeking help.
#1 - shawnda mcgowen - 03/07/2008 - 22:37
Here are some ways to help your mom
Refer her to the local consumer credit counseling service (http://www.cccsofak.com/ - Tel: 1-800-478-6501). Encourage to contact her local church or place of worship. Many places of worship offer counseling services and some form of support whether it be food or money to its members/parishoners during hard times. Another place I would refer her to is the local unemployment office (http://labor.state.ak.us/esd_unemployment_insurance/home.htm - 907-465-5552). Finally, in addition to finding resources to help her mother out, the most important thing that you can do is remain in constant contact with her mother for emotional support even if she cannot help her financially.
#2 - Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA - 03/16/2008 - 21:02
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