Shopping During an Emergency: A Reminder of Why it Pays to Stockpile

  Some people are not convinced that it is necessary to stock up on key supplies and keep them on hand in case of emergency.  Sometimes I feel the same way.  Why should we keep all this “stuff” on hand that takes up space and 

Quick Emergency Preparedness Tip #3: ICE Your Cell Phone

Today’s tip is an old one but a good one.  Add to your cell phone contacts an entry called “ICE” which stands for “In Case of Emergency.”  Add in the number you want someone to call if (heaven forbid) someone discovers your unconscious body and 

Ruly Ruth: Family Emergency Procedures!

***Military families often live a vagabond existence– moving frequently from place to place and having to form new connections and friendships constantly.  Fortunately, the military (and the military spouses themselves) have organized numerous support networks to help families with all of these transitions.  This month, 

Suze Orman’s 9/11 Money Lessons

This week, Suze Orman reflected on 9/11 on her show and indicated that one of the financial legacies of 9/11 is to remember how important it is to have an updated will, living revocable trust and other key documents. Watch below for more from Suze. 

Remembering 9/11

This past Sunday was the 10-year anniversary of the horrific day we now remember as 9/11.  I have been reading with interest the many “Where were you on 9/11?” Facebook posts and blog entries and thought I would share my own. I was in Washington