After the first 2.2 trillion stimulus package, Congress is now considering a second stimulus check for taxpayers. Here is what you need to know.
Archives for July 2008
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: I shall not be in want
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalms 23:1-3 When you put your faith in Christ, you also have knowledge that he […]
Financial Crisis: First Foreclosure, Now Credit Cards?
The next big crisis? The past year has been a tough one for our economy. We have seen the companies suffer as the mortgage industry undergoes a huge crisis. Thousands of foreclosures have happened to people who got into mortgages they couldn’t afford. Adjustable rate mortgage and interest only loan rates started going up, and […]
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Week 9 – Of Mice And Mutual Funds
Last week – Clause and Effect Last week was week 8 in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University“. Week 8 was all strategies for negotiating, and using cash to reduce the cost of the items you buy. Don’t be afraid to negotiate. Be willing to walk away. Always use the power of cash. Remember the places […]
It’s So Hard To Let You Go. Rest In Peace Old Friend.
A Phone Call At Work Yesterday was a hard day. I had to say goodbye to a very good friend, one of the best that I’ve ever had. It all started when I got a phone call from my mom around 3 in the afternoon while I was at work. When she calls me at […]
Make A Better Budget!
We all have need for a budget at one time or another, and it pays to revisit our financial goals on a regular basis in order to make sure we’re staying on track. So when you’re budgeting there are a few things to remember in order to make sure you get the most out of […]
Fraud, Identity Theft Grow At ATMs
I recently posted on this blog about how identity thieves had made some attempts at stealing people’s credit card information and identities by putting “credit card skimmers” on the Redbox movie rental machines at local Mcdonalds, and grocery stores. After reading an article at MSN Money today, it sounds like this type of crime is […]
Keeping In Touch With Bible Money Matters!
Bible Money Matters was launched around the 1st of February 2008 as a place for me to put down my thoughts on matters of my Christian faith and how it affects my finances. Many people believe that faith and finances should be wholly separate, but I believe they are inextricably bound. The bible has over […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Delight in the Lord
Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 It is so easy for us to forget where our priorities lie in this life. We get tied up in the day to day minutia of our jobs, relationships and personal problems, and we forget to do the […]
Another Stimulus Check? Maybe, But Why Not Just Create Your Own?
Thanks for stopping by to find out more about a possible second stimulus check, we know a lot of you are counting on one. We’re updating with current news about possible stimulus checks as soon as it is announced, so subscribe now via RSS or Email, and keep coming back for great content! For more […]
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Week 8 – That’s Not Good Enough!
Last Week – Clause And Effect Last week was week 7 in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University“. Week 7 was all about insurance. It talked about what kinds there are, what kinds you should have, and what kinds to avoid. Some key takeaways: Make insurance coverage a priority to avoid a financial disaster. Learn the […]
Vacation Pictures From Our TripTo The Brainerd Lakes Area
My wife and I returned from our weekend in the Brainerd Lakes area yesterday afternoon. We had a wonderful time in Crosslake, MN at the Whitefish Lodge and Suites. The hotel was brand new, beautiful, and our room was gorgeous! When we first checked in we did have a bit of a problem. Originally we […]
Debt Snowball – Pay Off The Smaller Debts First
“The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth.” Psalm 37:21 One principle that is important in the area of personal finance is integrity, and making sure that when you borrow money, you’re paying it back. The reasons that people will find themselves in debt vary, and it isn’t always […]
How To Make a Million Dollars
This month in Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine they have an article talking about how much you need to save at any age to become a millionaire when you retire. They look at the ages 25, 35, 45 and 55. They make certain assumptions at each age about how much you’ve already saved, so their article […]
