I‘m so bored These can be some of the most expensive words to come out of someone’s mouth because in most cases the phrase is a call to action. Let’s go somewhere, let’s do something, let’s buy some stuff…anything to keep from being bored. photo credit: Bored What you need is an arsenal of activities […]
Are You Tithing Enough?
I‘m a relatively new Christian and have only begun tithing a full %10 of my gross income since the beginning of the year. This has been one of the best things that I’ve ever done and if you’re interested in the story of how I came around, read it here. But just the other day, […]
Wanna Save The Planet? – Buy A Used Mercedes!
A car is a depreciating asset. You buy it, and it immediately goes down in value. A LOT if you buy a new car. Wealthy people buy assets. Poor people buy depreciating assets.
A Biblical Look At Debt
This is an article written by Bob Brooks over at prudentmoney.com. Bob has a great website, blog and radio show weekdays from 3:30 to 4:00 pm on 91.7 FM KVTT (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas). Check out his website and radio show podcast now! Subscribe to his feed here There are many people who are faced with […]
What Does The Bible Say About Retirement?
“Thwack!” A long and straight drive lifts from the tee box, soaring upward and eventually landing in the right-middle of the fairway. A great shot is met by approving looks from the two women in the foursome and a high-five from his playing buddy. Have you seen that commercial? Ahhh, this must be what retirement […]
Make Sure You Know The Due Dates On Your Bills Before Leaving On Vacation
You had a great time. Maybe the best vacation you’ve had in a while. And boy did you need it with everything going on at work and such. As you’re unpacking you see that envelope sitting there. You know it’s a bill that needs to be paid but you have plenty of time to pay […]
Is Tithing Biblical?
If we are to search the Scriptures to determine if tithing is Biblical, we should start from the beginning.
Automated Tithing: A New Way to Give
I don’t carry a checkbook anymore. I stick to cash and credit/debit cards for making daily purchases. There’s still one place I always end up needing my checkbook. At Church, at least once a month, for tithing. Automated Tithing: A New Way to Give With all we have going on these days, it’s sometimes an […]
Weekend Getaways That Won’t Break Your Budget
Because most of us can’t take a two-week vacation to Hawaii every season, I present some frugal ideas for those quick weekend getaways. The biggest expenses of the weekend getaway are usually the airfare and hotel charges. These ideas focus on limiting or eliminating those big charges. Friends Are Friends Forever Some of my favorite […]
Pay More Now, Or Pay Even More Later
I was perusing a magazine stand the other evening while waiting for a prescription at our local pharmacy. I picked up a copy of the latest Smart Money magazine and realized I had inadvertently let my subscription run out. There were a couple articles I found interesting and I immediately walked away with the copy […]
Why I Love Life Without Television
The following is an article by Nicole Ouelette of Breaking Even, Inc. If you enjoy this post, be sure to check out the Breaking Even Blog. “Did you watch American Idol?” “Hey about that guy on the Today Show this morning?” “When’s the game on tonight?” When you start paying attention, it is amazing to […]
Do Not Worry About Tomorrow
We’re living in tough times these days. The news pundits are using the word “recession” freely. The prices of milk, eggs, and gasoline are skyrocketing. And the latest news is that Costco and Sam’s Club are rationing rice, because there may be a rice shortage. With all the bad news, it’s easy to panic. Will […]
Gas Costs Getting You Down?
This article was written by Mike from Quest For Four Pillars. Feel free to visit his site and subscribe to his feed. One of the most common financial complaints that I hear is that the price of gasoline is too high. I agree that it’s tough to see higher fill-up costs at the pump, but […]
The Beauty Of Sinking Funds
Our family follows Dave Ramsey’s baby steps, and in a recent post on my blog explaining Baby Step 3, I mentioned “sinking funds.“ It’s a simple financial strategy, and it’s not new, but it has enormously helped our family’s finances. And I encourage you to start using sinking funds even while paying off debt via […]
