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!

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What Does The Obama Student Loan Relief Program Offer?

November 15, 2011
student loan relief

It is no secret that many Americans graduate from college with debt. The government may be offering some help to those with student loans.

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Kindle Fire Giveaway! Christian Finance Blogs Give Away A Kindle Fire And Other Prizes

November 14, 2011
Kindle Fire Giveaway

I’ve pre-ordered a Kindle Fire and thought it would be fun to give one away with a group of other Christian finance bloggers. Enter now!

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2 Years Without Credit Cards: Do I Regret It?

November 11, 2011
Living without credit cards

We’ve been without credit cards for two years now. The question is do we regret cutting up those cards in favor of cash only spending?

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100 Frugal Gifts You Can Give This Christmas: The Expanded Great Big List Of Homemade, Creative And Frugal Gifts

November 10, 2011
Frugal Christmas Gifts

Christmas is still over a month and a half away, but if you head out to any of your local stores it’s pretty likely they’re already stocking their shelves for the Christmas season. I was at my local Target store this week and now that Halloween is in the past they’re putting up the Christmas [...]

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Unemployed? Consider Moving To Where The Jobs Are… North Dakota

November 9, 2011
Low Unemployment In North Dakota

Currently, the national unemployment rate is hovering at 9.1%. Some states, however, are booming. North Dakota has a national low of 3.5%. Here’s why.

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Lending Club Returns Now At 11.03%: Lending Club Return On Investment (ROI) – How Do You Measure It?

November 8, 2011
Lending Club returns

Lending Club has been having another banner year this year, reaching 400 million in loan originations. My returns now top 11%.

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How And When To Save For College For Your Children

November 7, 2011
How To Save For College

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.

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The Downside Of Facebook: Facebook Envy

November 3, 2011
Facebook envy

Facebook is a great tool to keep up with family and friends, share pictures of your kids, ask for advice, keep others posted about what is happening in your life and learn what is happening in other people’s lives.  I have some friends from college that I don’t talk to regularly, but I know what [...]

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A Great Guide To A More Joyful, Less Debtful Christmas

November 2, 2011
Christmas without debt

If you’re looking to celebrate Christmas with more joy and less debt, “Hundred Dollar Holiday” is a classic book that’s well worth reading or rereading. Author Bill McKibben started thinking about a new type of Christmas out of concern for the environment and the poor. He thought about all the waste involved in Christmas—the overspending [...]

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3 Reasons To Set New Years Resolutions Today

November 1, 2011
set resolutions today

Our tiptoes are touching the threshold of a very dangerous time of year. The time of year is called the holiday season.  It begins on October 31st and lasts until early January.  For many people, these are the months to cease the day.  It’s the time to loosen the purse strings and unbuckle the belt [...]

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5 Money Mistakes College Students Make

October 31, 2011
college student money mistakes

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 [...]

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5 Ways To Prepare For Winter

October 28, 2011
winterizing your home

With the temperatures dipping in the 30’s this week, the Midwest is starting to feel Old Man Winter creep in quickly! Here’s how to prepare.

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Should You Reveal Your Debt To Family And Friends?

October 27, 2011
reveal your debt to family

If you are struggling to get out of debt, should you reveal your debt to your family and friends, or keep it on the down low?

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How To Cut Those Scary Halloween Costs

October 26, 2011
Cut Halloween Costs

While Halloween is nowhere near as expensive as Christmas it can still be an expensive holiday especially if you have children or are planning to have a Halloween party. If you reduce your spending at Halloween, you will have more money for the holidays. If your funds are tight, or you simply want to save [...]

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