I read an interesting piece over at Fox News this week talking, once again, about famous people and their inability to spend their money wisely. This time the focus was specifically on musicians who had blown their fortunes. I thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of these stars, and how […]
Archives for 2009
Having A Hard Time With Your Refinance Or Loan Modification Under The Making Homes Affordable Program? Join The Club.
We’ve written several posts on this site in recent weeks about the Making Homes Affordable program. The program was originally intended to help stem the tide of foreclosures that we’re seeing right now, and to help our ailing real estate markets. The program aimed to do this by helping homeowners with high interest rates to […]
Ten Ways To Improve Financial Intimacy In Marriage
“Money related issues in marriage can draw a husband and wife closer together.” Following this phrase a laugh typically ensues. People think someone is obviously trying to humor them by speaking such ridiculous words. Money brings about intimacy in marriage? I want to plead with you to accept this premise – all married couples have […]
Please Welcome Bible Money Matter’s Newest Contributor
I‘ve been running Bible Money Matters for almost a year and a half now. It’s been a labor of love, and during that time I’ve tried to write at least 5 quality posts every week. Writing that much can get exhausting over time. This year i decided that I may want to bring some contributors […]
Saving Up And Paying Cash For The Things You Buy Makes The Purchase More Enjoyable!
My wife and I have been out of debt except for our mortgage for a couple of years now. I can still remember paying off that last debt, my student loan, and how good it felt. It was like a weight had been lifted off of my shoulders, and we were now free. I can’t […]
Common Questions About The Cash For Clunkers Program Answered: Gas Guzzler Rebate FAQ
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the Cash For Clunkers program that was expected to be passed. Now, a couple of weeks later the program has passed and is signed into law, and people will soon be able to take advantage of it. I’ve been getting emails and comments surrounding the program, asking […]
Net Worth: How Should It Be Defined?
Craig is a Christian missionary, writer, and speaker. Ten years of ministry experience has provided valuable insight for helping Christians deal with their personal finances from a Biblical perspective. His blog www.moneyhelpforchristians.com provides daily personal finance advice from a Christian perspective. You can subscribe by RSS feed here. It’s a term we have heard of […]
Making Home Affordable Refinance Program Eases Eligibility To Allow For Higher Maximum Loan-To-Value Ratio
For a while now we’ve been talking about the Obama administration’s Making Homes Affordable Refinance and Loan Modification program. We looked at who was eligible for the program, and what you needed to do in order to push through your own refinance or loan modification. According to the administration the plan was going to be […]
10 Tips To Help Sell Your Home Fast In A Down Market
When you are selling your house in a down market, you need to get any edge that you can to help sell. Here are 10 tips to help you sell your home faster.
Going Back In Time: This Month Last Year on Bible Money Matters
I‘ve been blogging for well over a year now, and in that time I’ve built up a considerable archive of articles. In fact, I’ve now published over 660 articles on this site. We’ve come a long way in the past year, going from a small blog that no one was reading, to the point where […]
Spending Less Than You Earn. Sound Advice At Any Income
The past week was a sad one as we saw the passing of several well known celebrities. The week started off with the passing of affable Johnny Carson sidekick and veteran of two wars, Ed McMahon. He was always able to light up the stage with his easy going demeanor, and he seemed to be […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: God Loves A Cheerful Giver
Let each one do just as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 This verse in 2 Corinthians tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. God wants us to give to our church, and to others freely so that we might […]
Should There Be Mandatory Personal Finance Classes In High Schools?
In the time I’ve been writing this blog, I’ve come to realize something through the comments on the posts, the questions I receive via email, and the searches that people use to reach this blog. A lot of people just don’t have a basic understanding of personal finance. Basic Personal Finance Know How Is Lacking […]
Cash For Clunkers Rebate Program Might Save You Money On Your Next New Car Purchase. But Is It A Good Idea?
Rebates, Tax Credits And Stimulating The Economy The Obama administration has been giving us all sorts of stimulus packages this year that aim to stimulate spending in troubled sectors of our economy, and jumpstart consumer spending. First we had the tax incentives for new car purchases, and then the $8000 tax credit for first time […]
