We've gotten caught in a time warp where our economic realities have changed faster than our expectations and identities, Money, a Memoir: Women, Emotions and Cash.

We believe that all kids and families are different and it's up to each family to determine what is right for them. But we do believe that parents should be actively involved in their kids' media lives.

I wasn't penniless, but I was temporarily without means. Still, I'd done it to myself. It was unbelievable.

They're supposed to be independent but still swoon over a diamond engagement ring.

We're kind of embarrassed by our appetites. It leaves us in this highly ambivalent relationship with money.