Melissa

Articles by Melissa

Melissa, a mom to three little ones (ages 8, 3 and 2), blogs at both Mom's Plans where she writes about living a fulfilling life on less and paying down debt, and Fiscal Phoenix where she writes about rising from the ashes of your financial mistakes.

Melissa has written 63 articles on Bible Money Matters! Read them in the archive below.

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Is The Middle Class In The Same Financial Class As Low Income Earners?

May 20, 2013

The middle class is really almost no different than the low income because they don’t own anything. Are you living a low income life because of your debt burden?

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Just Say No To Friends, Family And Dates And Be… A Refusenik?

May 13, 2013

Are you determined not to spend money attending events that you aren’t really interested in that can be quite expensive? You may be a refusenik.

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An Emergency Fund Is More Than Just Money In The Bank: You May Have More Money Available Than You Think

May 6, 2013

Emergency Funds Are More Than Just Money In The Bank

If having a small emergency fund of $1,000 or even $3,000 makes you nervous, keep in mind that you probably have much more money available to you than you think.

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Finances Are Important… But Are You Taking The Time To Enjoy Your Life?

April 29, 2013

You care about your finances, but are you taking the time to truly enjoy your life, and your money, now?

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Teach Your Child Financial Independence To Preserve Your Retirement

April 25, 2013

Teaching your children how to be financially independent in their 20s will go a long way toward helping you preserve your own retirement.

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Find the Bright Side And Watch Your Life Satisfaction Improve

April 15, 2013

Practicing an attitude of gratitude can help you in all walks of your life–financial, career, marriage–just to name a few. Why not try it today?

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In College? Give Of Yourself During Your Breaks By Volunteering

April 8, 2013

If you’re a college student or you’re the parent of one, there are spring or summer break opportunities that let you or your child do good, and sometimes even travel.

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Use Visualization To Improve Your Financial Future

April 1, 2013

Visualization is a powerful tool that helps athletes turn in world class performances, but we everyday people can also use visualization as a tool to improve our financial lives.

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There Are Always More Ways To Cut Your Expenses

March 25, 2013

There are always places in the budget you can cut – if you want to. Here are a few places that we’re cutting.

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Rising Food Costs Have You Down? Here Is How To Fight Back

February 25, 2013

Have you noticed a creep in your food prices? By making a few smart moves, you can continue to eat healthy, fresh food, without seeing an increase in your grocery budget.

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Is A CSA Right For You? Lower Your Grocery Bill And Eat Locally

February 20, 2013

Now is the perfect time to consider enrolling in a CSA, community supported agriculture. CSAs can save you money, support the local economy and eat fresh local food..

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