The Berkshire Hathaway 2010 shareholder letter was recently published and can be found, along with the last 34 years of letters here. I would venture to say that most of you are familiar with the name Warren Buffett and his operation of Berkshire Hathaway. He’s an inspiration to millions of investors and his letters really […]
Archives for 2011
10 Steps On The Road To Financial Stability
When trying to get your financial life in control, there are some proactive steps you need to take along the way that will make the process that much easier.
What Should I Do If I Miss The Tax Deadline? What Happens If I Don’t File My Tax Return?
The saying goes that there are only two things that are sure in life, death and taxes. I think you can add one more thing to that list. You can be sure that you don’t want to mess around with the IRS and not file or pay your taxes. Just look at a long list […]
How To Start Your Dream Job
There are usually two jobs people talk about when asked what they do: their actual job and their dream job. What’s holding you back from starting your dream job?
Are You In A Position To Help Others?
As you read scripture, you probably notice injunctions to help the poor, widows, orphans and other unfortunates. I believe that one of the reasons that God blesses some of us with resources is so that we can help others. When we properly manage our finances, and do well with the stewardship given us, we put […]
Is Homeownership A Right?
Has home ownership gone from being a privilege for those who work hard and save up, to becoming a right for everyone?
Handy List Of Common Tax Deductions
We’re getting close to the time of year in which we have to file our personal taxes. Every year there are itemized deductions that are overlooked which can lower your taxable income. You certainly don’t want to pay more taxes than you owe, so it’s a good idea to make sure you’ve deducted everything you […]
What Motivates You The Most?
When we understand what motivates us the most, we can perform better financially, physically, and relationally. So What motivates you?
Credit Karma: Get Your Credit Score For Free
A great way to stay on top of your credit is by using the free Transunion and Equifax credit scores via Credit Karma. Here’s what else they do.
Lending Club Update: Returns Increasing Above 10% As Higher Risk Loans Stay Current
My Lending Club returns have continued to improve since I started adding higher risk loans for people with lower credit scores, but good jobs and income.
4 Ways In Which We Are Typically Overinsured
The average American is extremely focused on financial safety and protection through insurance. The thing is, many of us are overinsured!
TradeKing Review: Discount Online Brokerage
Over the past few years TradeKing has become one of the most awarded discount online brokerages because of their great customer service and low fees. Details here.
Should You Give Directly To The Poor?
Studying the Word of God will shape our hearts and align our thoughts with His when it comes to giving, and our reluctance to give at times.
A Review Of Debt Free For Life By David Bach
David Bach’s latest book Debt Free For Life: The Finish Rich Plan for Financial Freedom, is full of solid financial advice. Here’s a review.