A list of 75 + budgeting tools, finance softwares, Iphone and Android money apps and other personal finance related programs that can help you implement your financial plan.
HSBC Direct Bank Review: Online High Yield Savings Account
As I continue my search to find the best high yield savings accounts for our family, one that keeps showing up on my radar and that seems to have an extremely strong reputation is the online savings accounts from HSBC Advance. HSBC Advance doesn’t have branches, the accounts are online only – but it is […]
Senators Agree To Extend First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit And Allow Up To $6500 Tax Credit For Current Homeowners
For some time we’ve been talking about the first time homebuyers tax credit that was passed as a part of the 2009 Economic Stimulus Package. As we mentioned a short time ago, if you haven’t already put in a contract on a house and set up your closing for before November 30th, you most likely […]
Make Extra Money By Doing Graphic Design Work On The Side
One thing that I am a huge proponent of is trying not to rely too much on one stream of income for your family. Why not instead create multiple streams of income, whereby if one of them dries up, you’ll still have several others that you can depend on? PT over at PTMoney.com is launching […]
Lawmakers Push For An Extension Of The $8000 First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit Into 2010 In Proposed Bill
Since earlier this year we’ve been talking a lot about the $8000 first time homebuyer tax credit that was passed as a part of the 2009 Economic Stimulus Package. The credit has been available for first time homebuyers since January 1st, and will continue to be available until November 30th. Now that the program is […]
Book Review And Giveaway: Secrets Of A Stingy Scoundrel
This past week while I was on vacation I finally had the chance to read a book that I’ve been meaning to read for a while. The book, Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel: 100 Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets, by Phil Villarreal asks the question, “How far would you go to save money?“. If you’re anything […]
We’re Adding A New Staff Writer. Please Welcome Jason Price!
One of my goals for Bible Money Matters over the past year has been to make it one of the go-to places in the blogosphere for Christian finance thought. I wanted to write great personal finance commentary, as well as hosting some of the best Christian personal finance writers from all over. Over the past […]
When Getting Great Deals On The Things You Buy, Make Sure You’re Actually Getting The Deal
For the past week or so my wife and I have been vacation. We went on a road trip from beautiful Niagara Falls, across New England, ending up in Northern Maine. The fall colors were in full bloom, and we had a wonderful time. On the last day of our trip, however, we almost had […]
10 Attributes Of The Perpetually Broke
Here are a few of the attributes that broke people have that contribute to them continually finding themselves short of cash.
How To Get The Best Deal When Signing Up For Cable Or Satellite TV
For the longest time, I vowed that I would never pay for cable or satellite TV. For the first 33 years of my life, I didn’t, and I got along just fine. My wife and I do enjoy movies and TV, but we have found ways to get our favorite shows without paying the high […]
The 10 Day Give Starts Today! Join Us And Start Giving!
Last year I participated in a great project spearheaded by Bob over at ChristianPF.com, called the “10 Day Give“. The project was aimed at getting us out of our comfort zone, changing our mindset and getting us to give to our fellow man. The time has come for this year’s 10 Day Give! As Christians […]
Managing Your Money Is An Exercise In Both Mathematics And Psychology
My wife and I are currently in the middle of planning a week long vacation to the east coast. We’re doing a driving tour of New England, starting in Niagara Falls, New York, and making our way towards Bar Harbor, Maine. As we’ve been planning this trip, I’ve never been more aware of the fact […]
On Your Next Vacation Save Hundreds Of Dollars On Your Car Rental By Finding And Stacking Discounts
You can save hundreds of dollars on your car rental by finding & stacking discounts found through coupon codes, rental clubs and contract IDs. Find out how.
Cash For Appliances Government Stimulus Rebate Program Will Give Money For Old Refrigerators, Washers And More
The past couple of months we’ve talked quite a bit about the Cash For Clunkers program, how it worked, and who could expect to receive a voucher towards the purchase of a new car. People were split down the middle as to whether the voucher program was even a good idea, with some saying it […]
