Automotive tasks I can do: change a tire clean and replace an air filter change oil replace wiper blades jumpstart, test and replace a battery replace a taillight Automotive tasks I can’t do (partial list): isolate a pinhole leak in the fuel filler neck and hose assembly maintain and/or replace an evaporator canister recognize the […]
When Is Enough… Enough?
First off I want to thank Peter for having me on his blog as a guest writer. I wanted to try and tackle a tough question for everyone and I am glad he gave me the opportunity. After reading Peter’s article on Dave Ramsey’s New House I started to dive into the comments, post a […]
Redefining Riches: The Basics Of Biblical Generosity
Ok, if you are reading this then there is a pretty good chance you are a Christian that is interested in Biblical Finance (if you aren’t a Christian…please keep reading to get a simple, easy to understand explanation of why Christians are called to be generous). Anyway, if you are one of those Christian Finance […]
Money Isn’t The Problem. Our Interaction With It Is.
I live and work in a metropolitan area, which means I spend a lot of time on buses and trains with my nose in a book attempting to avoid my fellow riders in the friendliest way possible. One of my co-workers suggested I add The Soul of Money to my Express Bus Reading List – […]
Would You Give Up Your Favorite Financial Sin To Achieve Financial Freedom?
I often listen to motivational speeches and read spiritual, uplifting material. It’s positive and always has great life lessons we can learn, regardless of our religious choices. A couple of years back I heard a speech by a prominent religious motivational speaker about sin and sacrifice. This man spends a lot of his time with […]
Money Lessons I Taught My 5 Year Old
My son just turned 5 years old in July. He is a tall for his age, loves soccer and can’t wait for September to start school. While he is growing up (he doesn’t want to be called a kid anymore but a boy!), I am doing my best to transmit to him as much financial […]
The Seven Deadly Sins Of Spending
Spending money is a necessary part of life that requires diligent planning and serious discipline. You may have also realized it’s really fun. Many of us, often without realizing it, allow our spending habits grow out of control and wreak havoc on our bank accounts. The following are the Seven Deadly Sins of Spending we […]
Don’t Let College Debt Crush Your Will To Learn
Nobody ever said that attending college was going to be easy. In fact, with the downward spiral of the recent economy putting the crunch on public services across the board, schools are placing more and more of the burden of paying for higher education on the shoulders of students. Even in cases like California, where […]
How To Deal With Your Creditors. David Style!
By applying these 5 principals to my life I was able to deal with my creditors, similar to how David dealt with Goliath. Here’s how to be victorious as well
Stop Faking It And Start Living A Lifestyle You Can Afford
Leasing a luxury car and having lots of stuff bought with plastic money does not make you successful. Here’s why you should live a lifestyle you can afford.
How To Learn Investing Without A Formal Education
There’s no doubt we live in the information age. I’ve heard it said that the average American consumes several gigabytes of information a day. With all of this knowledge at our fingertips, it can be difficult to find solutions when everyone is pointing in a different direction. Learning to invest can be a difficult process […]
Would You Pass the ‘Rich Young Ruler’ Test?
This is an article from Lakita at Personal Finance Journey. You can read more of her great writing at her site, or by subscribing to her RSS feed. The Bible records an encounter Jesus had with a man identified only as a “Rich Young Ruler”. This man realized that in spite of all he had…he […]
Top 10 Tax Credits To Take Advantage Of
This is an article from PT over at PTMoney.com. Head on over to his site and to get his 52 Ways To Make Extra Money e-book. It’s that time of year again. Time to file your taxes. Whether you do it yourself, or you hand things over to a CPA, it’s good to be familiar […]
How to Go On A Financial Diet
This article was written by Go Banking Rates, bringing you the best interest rates on financial services nationwide, as well as informative content and helpful tools. Spending has a lot in common with eating: both are about consumption, both require money, and too much of either can lead to serious problems. While the problems manifest […]
