I woke up this morning excited to be heading out to the Financial Blogger Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois to meet up with a ton of the bloggers I’ve been talking with for the past 4+ years. When PT of PTMoney.com came up with this idea a while back I thought it sounded great cause […]
4 Things You Should Do Once You Land Your First Job
One of the most exciting financial milestones in many lives is the first job. Whether it’s your very first job working part-time while a high school student, or your first job after graduating from college, you need to make the most of it. Starting out right is vital if you want financial freedom later. So, […]
Why Do You Really Want To Be Rich?
What are the real reasons that many of us have for wanting to be rich? What goals for wealth do you have? Why do you want to be rich?
Should You Pay Off Debt Before Having A Baby?
I‘ve been reading a lot of discussion lately surrounding the topic of having kids, and whether a couple should wait to have children until they get out of debt. I thought it was an interesting debate as just about everyone has a different take on the topic. A recent poll on BabyCenter.com asked, “ Should […]
Fitting Through The Eye Of A Needle: How To Be Wealthy And God-Fearing At The Same Time
Day to day living in modern times includes much more sophistication than that of our Biblical predecessors. Very few of us hike to a well several times a day for water. We don’t spin our own cloth, rely on crude lamps for light, nor do we have to walk everywhere. We own more than two […]
3 Potential Problems With Automating Your Finances
There are certain risks involved with putting your finances on auto-pilot. Here are a few that we’ve come up with.
Bible Verses About Having Strength During Hard Times
These 40+ bible verses about strength during hard times will help to encourage and inspire you to find your strength in Christ.
How Does The Leader Of The Free World Invest? President Obama’s Investing Strategy
This past week the President and Vice-President released their financial disclosure forms and revealed how they invest and save. Are there things we can learn from them?
How To Get Your Spouse Involved In The Family Finances
For some reason, most people in this culture find it extremely difficult to talk about their finances, even with a spouse. Here are some ways to make it easier.
Should You Lend To Family Members?
Three words come to mind to answer this dreaded question: Don’t Do It. Most financial experts would tell you to avoid lending to family altogether, and I would agree for the most part. However, before you simply write off that next relative who asks for cash, you might help them by having a few of […]
10 Steps On The Road To Financial Stability
When trying to get your financial life in control, there are some proactive steps you need to take along the way that will make the process that much easier.
7 Reasons Your Budget Might Fail
One of the best ways to be successful with a budget is to know why you failed in the first place. Here are some reasons budgets fail.
How To Start Your Budget From Scratch
If your budget isn’t working the way that you intend it to work, then you may need to start from the ground up and build a budget beginning with the essentials.
Are You Walking On Thin Ice… Financially?
You can fool yourself and others into thinking your financial situation is stronger than it really is – but in reality, your ice is ready to crack!
