After realizing that even a modification on a first mortgage won’t help some people if their second mortgage is still too high, the government expanded the Making Home Affordable loan modification program last week. The program was updated to cover second mortgages and liens. I know this was something that a lot of people had […]
Archives for 2009
Thesis WordPress Theme Review
Bible Money Matters has been live on the web since January of 2008, and in that time the site has gone through 3 different designs, not all of them that great. I think the site is now to a pretty decent place that I’m happy with. But let’s take a look back at some […]
Should Your Grandparents Refinance Their Home?
This is an article by Neal Frankle. Neal found himself in a financially fragile situation at the age of 17. Both his parents passed away while he was still in high school, leaving behind a small insurance settlement. Neal sought out a financial advisor to help him invest his nest egg so that it would […]
Devotional: Fear vs. Faith
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7 Jesus and His disciples start sailing across the Sea of Galilee. Sometime during the evening, a storm begins to brew. A great wind blows hard and waves beat at the ship. […]
And On the Seventh Day, He Rested
This one line in the Bible has influenced much of my life. In Hebrew, the seventh day is called “Shabbat” or “Shabbas“. It starts at sundown on Friday night and ends when you can see three stars in the sky on Saturday evening. Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest. Growing up in a fairly […]
10 Dumb Ways Of Wasting Money
When we think about frugal living, there are a number of easy things we turn to to cut back on costs: cheaper food, using less car, eating out less. But what about all the unconscious spending habits we’ve acquired, or those other ways of parting with our money that we often forget about? For a […]
Breaking Free From Materialism
The major way to give more is to break free from the grips of materialism. The goal of this life should not be to accumulate money for the sake of personal gain. As a person of faith, our God may bless us with wealth, but all things ultimately belong to Him and thus should be […]
To Refinance Or Not To Refinance
I’d like to do a quick rundown of the question “to refinance or not to refinance,” which seems to be plaguing everyone right now. It’s a timely topic for sure. Rates are down and we’d all like to save a buck or two, but when you add in closing costs, how do you know if […]
What Does The Bible Have To Do With Finances?
What Does The Bible Have To Do With Finances? The Bible is very clear about how we should handle our finances. God wants to abundantly bless those who obey His Word in this all-important area. Why do you think there are more than twenty-three hundred verses in the Bible about money? Is it a coincidence? […]
Ask The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™: Savings And Debt
I’m always happy to give financial advice, but sometimes you just have to ask an independent financial advisor. I’ve asked CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Jeff Rose to give his feedback on some reader submitted questions. Jeff is an Illinois Certified Financial Planner and co-founder of Alliance Investment Planning Group. He is also the author of Good […]
10 Practical Ways To Save Money And Increase Your Net Worth
For many of us our budgets already seem tight.If you look, however, there are a few practical ways that you can save some extra money this year.
Hard Times Make Us Stronger: The Story Of The Butterfly
Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives. If God allowed us to go through our lives without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been.
In The Event Of An Emergency Series: Planning Ahead For Life’s Emergencies
The “In The Event Of An Emergency” series is devoted to the topic of planning ahead for life’s little (and big) emergencies that we all know will come our way. The series covered topics ranging from making sure you have insurance coverage and an emergency fund, to making sure your family is provided for in case the worst case scenario happens.
Setting Up A Good Financial Plan Can Help You To Weather Any Storm
The last few days we’ve been talking about how you can prepare yourself for emergencies, both big and small. We looked at what you should put in a safe deposit box. We discussed making “What If I Die” spreadsheet, putting all of your important information in one place in case you pass on, or become […]
