Peer to peer lending promises to give good returns, but it can be a complicated topic. Here are some educational resources to get your started.
Will There Be A 2012 Payroll Tax Holiday, Or Will An Extension Be Blocked And Taxes Rise In 2012?
Last year around this time we were in the midst of a debate in Washington D.C. about whether or not our legislators would be extending the Bush era tax rates. The Bush tax cuts lowered rates for everyone who pay taxes. The concern for a lot of politicians was that if they didn’t extend the […]
American Express Bank Savings Review: High Yield Savings Account
American Express has been around for 160+ years, has one of the most recognizable brands in the world and now savings accounts as well!
Is A Decline In The Unemployment Rate All Due To People Finding Jobs? What Is The Real Unemployment Rate?
The unemployment rate dropped this past month from 9% to 8.6%. The numbers could be deceiving, however. What is the real unemployment rate?
How To Save Hundreds On Your Cell Phone Bill By Using A No Contract Or Pre-Paid Phone Service
A lot of people end up paying for a premium cell service that is not needed when they could save hundreds by using prepaid cell service.
Black Friday Madness: How I Almost Got Trampled At Walmart’s Black Friday Sale
I decided to go shopping on Thanksgiving eve thinking the crowds would be manageable. Boy was I mistaken. Has consumerism taken over?
Doing Your Own Repairs Can Save You Hundreds Of Dollars. Discover Your Inner DIY Handyman
You can save hundreds of dollars on home repair costs by doing it yourself. Here are some resources we use to do our own repairs.
Black Friday Shopping Tips: How To Get The Best Deals On The Things On Your List
Black Friday is a war. You need to plan your day with military precision, detailing your battle plan down to the smallest detail. Here’s how
Lending Club Returns Now At 11.03%: Lending Club Return On Investment (ROI) – How Do You Measure It?
Lending Club has been having another banner year this year, reaching 400 million in loan originations. My returns now top 11%.
How And When To Save For College For Your Children
If you have children one thing you’ve probably started to think about is how you’re going to be able to pay for their college education. Here are some options.
5 Money Mistakes College Students Make
For many college students, the freedoms associated with living away from Mom and Dad can be pretty exciting. However, for students who have never to deal with money without adult supervision, college can end up being a series of mistakes on the path the financial freedom and maturity. Here are five of the most common […]
Win A $50 Amex Gift Card From GoBankingRates.com!
One of my favorite financial websites – GoBankingRates.com – is giving away a $50 Amex gift card! I’m excited to host this contest here on Bible Money Matters and also tell you a bit more about this great website. GoBankingRates is a great resource for customers looking for the best interest rates on savings accounts, […]
2011 Changes To Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) Coming Soon
The Obama administration has announced changes to HARP program eligibility rules to allow more borrowers to become eligible to refinance.
401k Contribution Limits And Rules For 2012
In the past when looking at the 401(k) account type and the rules associated with it, one thing I’ve talked about is how I’ve avoided contributing to my 401k because my company has never really done matching contributions. (If your company does match contributions, by the way, I’d highly recommend taking part as it can […]
