The 401(k) account contribution limits went up this year. Have you increased your contribution amount to take advantage of the extra amount?
Archives for 2012
401(k) Rollover To IRA: What To Do With Your Retirement Account When Leaving Your Old Job
If you’re leaving an old job you might need to think about rolling over a 401(k) plan into a new IRA. Here’s how to go about doing that.
8 Important Bible Verses About Money For Christians
There are hundreds of Bible verses about money. In this post I explore 8 key financial scriptures that I think every Christian should know.
Home Workout Programs Can Be A Cost Effective Alternative To A Gym Membership
Working out at home can be a cost effective way to cut costs on your gym membership, even if there is a higher initial cost. Here’s a look at what we use to stay fit.
Find A Better Bank: How To Choose!
It can be important to examine why you’re switching banks. Here are some great questions to ask yourself before you choose your next account
Will A Short Sale Hurt Your Credit, And Will You Even Qualify For One?
A lot of people are finding themselves underwater in their homes and are considering a short sale to unload their home. But should they?
Is Multi-Generational Living For You? What Are The Pros And Cons?
With the tight economy, more and more families are finding themselves living in multi-generational households. Here are some pros and cons.
10 Ways To Protect Your Financial And Personal Information When Shopping Online
What can we do to protect ourselves from being a victim of online fraud or identity theft?
Mobile Wallet: Path To Future Financial Ruin?
Most Americans carry their cell phones everywhere, so there is great reason to be excited by technological advances such as a mobile wallet. Simply use your phone to pay everywhere you go and leave the credit cards and cash behind. Benefits Of The Mobile Wallet Even better, the mobile wallet offers many benefits that credit […]
Creative Ways To Tithe
Have you ever felt like your tithe money isn’t being put to good use after it is put in the offering bucket each week? Or maybe you are low on funds and there is a meaningful cause that you want to contribute to but can’t afford both the tithe AND to contribute to the cause. […]
The Future Value Of Your Roth IRA
What if you were to think a bit differently about retirement and invest for cash flow versus investing for appreciation. Here’s a look.
How To Prepare And File A 1099 For Contract And Freelance Workers
If you’ve paid contract or freelance workers more than $600 throughout the tax year, you are required to file a 1099-MISC. Here’s how.
Save Money By Checking Auto Insurance Rates, Even If You Think You’ve Already Got A Good Deal
One mistake people make is to assume that their insurance rates are the best available, when they could be saving hundreds by switching.
Do I Need To File A Tax Return? It Depends Upon A Variety Of Factors.
Most people, except for a few who don’t make enough, will need to file taxes. Even those who aren’t making enough may want to file. Here’s why.
