M is for Money

Story – noun


a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader


What compels us to take experience and craft it into story? The need is nothing new, historians are quite certain that story telling evolved alongside the earliest development of language. The drive to share our wisdom and knowledge, even the minutiae of our daily lives must have propelled humans to invent this new means of expression. We have many purposes when we write stories.



Some stories serve to amuse us: Village Idiots at Our Table, Pallets Under Our Bed



Other stories reveal our vices: Gambling on Personal Finance



Stories illuminate our inner decision making process: Paying Down a Chunk of Student Loans



Stories show how we prepare for bad times: What Would We Do If We Lose a Job?



The best stories are riveting: Buying Our First Home: The Search


Stories are a way to break down taboos: A Thrifty Momma Comes Clean


Stories remind us of advice passed down through the ages: Don’t Count Your Money Until It’s “There”




Stories inspire us to rise above: How To Get a Raise in the Worst of Times


Stories show us where to find financial wisdom in daily life: A Financial Lesson from Starcraft


Stories highlight financial lessons in action: How My Emergency Fund Saved My Honeymoon from Total Disaster


Sometimes a story can give you a new perspective: How Much Do You Take For Granted?


Stories show how we handle desire: Always Have a Wish List Handy


Stories started as a way to educate the younger generation: Our Conversation With Our Kids About Money


Stories allow us to learn from the experience of older generations: Medicare Part D: Another Adventure in Wonderland


Prosperity stories are always popular: Are You an Opportunity Seizer or an Excuse Maker?


Stories remind us that we are all vulnerable: How One Homeless Person Lives: Coping With Homelessness


Stories dispense with valuable advice: Double Check Your Tax Return


Stories remind us that sometimes caution is warranted: Online Bill Pay and Automatic Deductions: What to Watch Out For


Stories reveal our fetishes: My Inner Imelda Marcos


We share stories in hopes that others will benefit from the knowledge: Get Affordable Auto Insurance Quotes with GEICO




Stories can give a new perspective on a financial tool: Using Credit Cards to Create A Debt Repayment Plan




Stories document the times we are living in: Would You Walk Away from Your Home?


Stories can help bridge cultural boundaries and invite us to explore beyond our narrow worlds: The Best Customer Service I Ever Received



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