Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 The last […]
Another Easy Money Maker: Write Reviews
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The New Money Matters Store!
For a while now I’ve been meaning to put together a Cafepress.com store for biblemoneymatters.com, with t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags and other accessories for the frugally minded. I finally did it! Now you can get your own t-shirt proclaiming your love of being frugal – hot off the press! With sayings like “I’m not cheap, I’m […]
The Looming Credit Crisis: Another Reason To Live Without Credit And Debt
What do you think about the looming credit crisis? Should the companies be tightening standards and keeping spending limits lower on the cards they give out?
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: My God Will Supply
And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 It can be difficult when times are hard to keep our chins up, and to remember just how much we have in Christ. This verse gives us a reminder of where our true riches are, and […]
Things To Remember When Shopping For A Used Car
Time to take the plunge and get a new car The transmission on my old car decided that it no longer wants to continue shifting as it should. After getting several repair estimates, we found that to fix the car would cost us over $2500 in repairs, along with another $1000 or more in other […]
Car Shopping DOs And DON’Ts
I am in the middle of looking for a new (used) car right now, and was looking for advice on the Dave Ramsey site in regards to buying a used car. I thought some of the information might be helpful to all of you out there, so I thought I’d share it here. Text below […]
What Would People Do With A Stimulus Check? Reader Responses
On a recent post discussing a possible second stimulus check, I asked my readers this question: If a second stimulus package does materialize this fall, what will you do with your check? Will you: Spend it (like they want you to)? Save it Use it to pay down debt? Donate the money? Let us know […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: What You Have
Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have. Hebrews 13:5 This verse is even more important when we’re going through tough economic times as we are today. People are worried about being able to pay rent, wondering if they’ll have enough for Christmas presents and trying to […]
Bush, Bernanke Support A New Stimulus Package
I thought that talks of a second stimulus check for Americans had been tabled due to recent economic woes, but today I read that once again another stimulus check is being considered. Here’s what they’re saying: Momentum is building for a fresh dose of economic stimulants to boost the country out of the doldrums — […]
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University™ – Program Review
I would recommend The Financial Peace University™ class put out by Dave Ramsey to just about anyone who is interested in getting their finances under control.
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: I Am Ready
For I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances may be. I know now how to live when things are difficult and I know how to live when things are prosperous. In general and in particular I have learned the secret of eating well or going hungry of facing either plenty of poverty. I […]
7 Things You Shouldn’t Do In An Economic Crisis
Our economy is in a downturn, investments are tanking, and every day the market reaches new lows. It can be hard to stay focused through it all and not panic. Unfortunately it seems like most investors in the market HAVE panicked already, and their fear is self-fulfilling. They’re afraid the market will tank, so when […]
Dow Jumps 938 As Governments Pledge Bank Aid
credit: Zesmerelda The DOW had a better day posting a record gain of 938 points: Wall Street has stormed back from last week’s devastating losses, sending the Dow Jones industrials soaring a nearly inconceivable 938 points after major governments’ plans to support the global banking system reassured distraught investors. The Dow by far outstripped its […]
