Prudent Investors Most of us would prefer to call ourselves prudent, disciplined, consistent investors. We at Sherpa know well that investing must be for the long term. Dozens of articles came out in 2010, stating that from the year 2000 to the end of 2009, was a “Lost Decade in Stocks”. If we look at [...]
May 26
Spending money wisely, from home repair to shopping
How would you like for someone to do lawn work or run errands for you—almost for free? TimeBanks USA is an organization in which people exchange a currency called “TimeDollars,” instead of U.S. dollars, for anarray of services. Kennett Square, Phoenixville and Bryn Mawr College all have TimeBanks and, now, one is open in Media. Here’s how it works: You [...]
May 20
Commencement Speech at Neumann University
I received an honorary degree from Neumann University on May 14, and had the privilege of speaking to the Class of 2011. Bill Giles, chairman of the Philadelphia Phillies and G. Michael Green, Delaware County district attorney, also received honorary degrees and shared their words of wisdom with the 2011 grads. It was such a humbling honor [...]
May 09
Free mobile app saves energy, money
Maybe you’ve replaced a few of your incandescent bulbs with those money-saving CFLs, but it’s likely that the thought of replacing all the bulbs in your home is a bit overwhelming. You may wonder if they come in all the same shapes and sizes, not too mention if they really save you money. Thanks to [...]
Apr 24
Tips to Save Consumers Money at the Gas Pump: A conversation with Michael Bannon of the Weights and Measures Office
Gas prices have almost tripled in the past 10 years. It’s no surprise drivers, pumping almost $4 per gallon, are paying attention more than ever before. That’s why calls and complaints to weights and measures offices are on the rise. But even though people feel they’re being ripped off, gas stations are more than likely [...]
Apr 13
High Gas Prices Drive Families to Money-Saving Websites
We love to grumble about the price of gas, but that’s about all we do. We keep buying it—and in fact, demand increased during the past year, despite higher prices. That is, until recently. MasterCard reports that gas sales have fallen for five straight weeks. Finally, drivers are starting to feel the long-term pain. According [...]
Apr 02
Prom Purse Strings
It’s all the talk among teenage girls: Prom is approaching! It’s very exciting, but it can be stressful for some parents, depending on family budgets and if anyone is facing unemployment. Luckily, there are lots of ways to save, without losing style. I don’t know if it’s the state of the economy or current trends, [...]
Mar 10
Have you been ‘Smished’?
That next text message could cost you—and I’m not talking about a cell phone charge. Scam artists are hard at work with a technique called “SMiShing.” The name comes from SMS, or short message service. Texting is a form of SMS, and smishing is like phishing (e-mail scams), only via cell. Maybe you’ve already been [...]
Mar 08
Goodwill invites job seekers to free JOB CLUB
Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey & Philadelphia is pleased to offer JOB CLUB, a free community service, at its Maple Shade headquarters and training center. The purpose of JOB CLUB is to provide local job seekers with the resources needed to conduct a successful job search—at no cost to them. Located at 2835 Route [...]
Mar 06
Easy Money
How would you like a check for $20,000? It’s totally legit, no strings attached. You may have left it behind in an old bank account. You may have forgotten about a stock you owned. Maybe you moved and didn’t change your address with the post office. It’s all unclaimed money, and it could be yours. [...]
