What type of insurance coverage do you need to protect your family besides the required types of homeowner’s and auto protection? Life, disability, health.
A Great Way To Get Free Gadgets, Cash And Other Free Stuff
One thing that has never made sense to me is playing the lottery. The odds against you are astronomical, and it’s nearly impossible to win. So why even bother? Instead of playing the lottery I’ve started doing something with slightly better odds. In my free time I like to enter online contests – usually […]
Please Vote For Me In The Free Money Finance March Madness Sweet Sixteen
Spring is here again, and so is Free Money Finance’s March Madness! Last year I was lucky enough to come out on top as the winner, and this year one of my posts has somehow found itself in the running for top personal finance post of the year again! There have already been 2 rounds […]
Closing My Account With Bank Of America: Low Interest And Bad Customer Service
When we took the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class a year or two ago we started saving up our 3-6 months of expenses as is recommended in baby step 3 of the 7 baby steps. Over time we got our emergency fund fully funded up to 6 months of expenses. With the economy tanking, […]
Open A SEP IRA: Rules And Contribution Limits
If you’re a self employed person or are looking at taking the plunge and becoming an entrepreneur, one thing you have to consider is how you will save for retirement. Since you won’t have the option of a 401k, there are several other retirement account type options that you will want to think about using. […]
Do I Need A Long Term Disability Income Insurance Policy? What Do I Need To Know?
Long term disability insurance is a type of coverage that not many people take advantage of even though stats say they will probably need it at some point. Here’s a rundown of the different types of disability coverage.
Unautomate Your Finances: A New E-book To Help You Find Your Financial Focus
Over the past year I’ve watched as Baker over at ManVsDebt.com has had a meteoric launch to become one of the premier voices in the blogosphere in several different niches. He is a recognized personal finance writer, landing a staff writer position at one of the premier personal finance sites, GetRichSlowly.org. He writes about his […]
We’re Adding Another New Staff Writer. Please Welcome Jason Topp!
As I’ve stated elsewhere on this site, one of my goals for Bible Money Matters has been to make it one of the go-to places on the internet for personal finance information from a Christian viewpoint. I want to provide great commentary on money topics, and make this site useful, entertaining and engaging. One of […]
Ways To Make Extra Money Series: Guide To Diversifying Your Sources Of Income
If you’re trying to get out of debt, or trying to fully fund your retirement, it can be a lot easier to get ahead if you’re able to make extra money on the side. This series of posts will give ideas for how to create supplemental income to pad your bottom line.
Shopping For Term Life Insurance And Why It’s A Smart Choice For Most Situations
Since taking Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University I’ve been convicted of the fact that I need to have a life insurance policy. During the class they share the story of one young father who after taking FPU bought a term life insurance policy. A few weeks later he was found to have terminal brain cancer. […]
What Documentation Do I Need To Claim The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
If you’re planning on claiming the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit on your 2009 tax return you’re going to have to provide some extra documentation when filing. Not sure what documents you’re required to include? The IRS has provided some guidance on the topic. Required Documentation For The Homebuyer Tax Credit The IRS includes these tips […]
Vote For Bible Money Matters In The Plutus Awards
Within the past couple of days I was notified that Bible Money Matters was nominated and was one of the finalists in the “Best Religious Finance Blog” category of the Plutus Awards. I’m humbled and gratified that someone enjoyed the site enough to nominate us. Before we get too far though, we should clarify – […]
New Credit Card Rules Take Effect: CARD Act Of 2009
Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD) of 2009 On May 22nd, 2009 Barack Obama signed new legislation into law called the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (Credit CARD Act). The law was supposed to force credit card companies to become more transparent with their fees, interest rates and other […]
Announcement: Blueprint For How To Make Money With A Blog E-book Is Now Available!
Last month I wrote a series of posts on this blog about how I had turned my blog into a nice secondary source of income for my family. I discussed all the things that I have done over the past 2 years in order to take a small unheard of blog, and turn it into […]
