I’ve found that borrowing some of my grandparents’ strategies for saving can save me time and money, while improving the quality of our lives.
How Much Should You Invest In Your Children’s Activities for a Chance at a College Scholarship?
Millions of American families are overscheduling their kids and spending huge amounts of money hoping to land their children a scholarship. But is it a good idea?
Traditional Health Insurance Alternatives: Christian Based Health Program
When faced with the tough choice of paying hundreds for traditional health insurance or going without coverage, many families are starting to turn to Christian-based health programs. Here’s how they work.
How YNAB Has Helped Me Find The Flaws In Our Budgeting Methodology
After using the You Need A Budget home budgeting software for 3 months, we love it. Here’s why it has made a difference, and how it can help you too.
The Financial Benefits Of Being Married
There are many financial benefits to being married. Here are a few of the big ones.
The Just-Do-Something Principle (Or Making Productive Procrastination Work For You)
All of us have times where we procrastinate, and put off work that we should be doing. In those times we would benefit from the just-do-something principle.
Want To Work In Retirement? It May Not Be As Easy As You Think
If you plan to retire and still work, here are some steps you should take to bolster your success.
Does Being In Debt Affect Your Judgment?
Can having a tight budget affect your financial decision making? Some studies suggest that it may.
Should You Continue To Sponsor A Child If You’ve Fallen On Hard Times?
Many people, religious or not, choose to sponsor a child through the many programs that are available. While everyone has their own reason for pursuing sponsorship, many do it to help those in need and to share their own resources. Our Experience with Sponsorship Last year, my husband and I researched World Vision and felt […]
Make Your Term Life Insurance Stretch By Laddering It
Life insurance is important to ensure that your family doesn’t go through hard times if you die. But how can you get more insurance if you can’t afford much now? Try the insurance laddering method.
Two Professional Athletes Who’ve Come From The Brink And Are Now Changing Lives
Athletes who are wise with their money tend not to get much attention. Here are two examples who lost it all first, before they became successful in both their careers and lives outside of sports.
Waking Up Early: Can This One Action Be The Key To A Successful Life?
If you’re not rich, but would like to be someday, you might spend some time reading what the wealthy do. One thing a lot of successful people do is wake up early. Here’s why.
If Attending A Professional Conference Is Going To Be A Financial Hardship, Should You Still Go?
No matter your career path, there’s likely a professional conference for you. But if you don’t have the necessary cash, should you still go?
Gardening: A Metaphor For Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is a lot like gardening. You need to plan ahead, start early and be flexible when things don’t work out as planned.
