In the past couple of years my wife and I have been able to dig our way out of debt – and a couple of years ago we paid off our last debt, a student loan for my college education. It was an amazing feeling being able to do that – it was a weight […]
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Why Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps Really Work
If you’ve been around the past few years, you’ve probably heard the name Dave Ramsey. The ups and downs of the economy have helped popularize his teachings about saving, eliminating debt, and sound investing. Perhaps you’ve been curious about Dave’s Baby Steps, and whether or not you should give them a go. For those of […]
8 Things Every High School Graduate Must Know About Money
I once wrote (well, more than once) an article that got some negative criticism. The article was called How To Write A Check And Other Checkbook Basics. I found out that a lot of people graduating high school didn’t know how to write a check, so I wrote an article on the topic. There was […]
Energy Saving Home Improvement Rebates: The Homestar Program – Cash For Caulkers
A while back we talked about the energy efficiency tax credits for home improvements that are available through the end of 2010 for homeowners to upgrade their windows, heaters, insulation and other energy efficient products. Now it sounds like the government is considering passing another program, the Homestar Program, that would give rebates to homeowners […]
5 Money Questions For Parents With Kids On The Way
When most parents find out they are expecting there is usually a period (sometime long and sometimes short) when the parents feel a sense of shock. They look at their lives and know there is going to be a lot of changes. In our post today we are going to look at the financial changes […]
Baby Is On The Way – Time To Start Planning: Link Roundup
Over the past few months I’ve alluded to it here and there, but my wife and I are currently expecting our first child (you can see our baby in the ultrasound pictures above!). The due date is July 8th, and we couldn’t be more excited to become parents for the first time. Before I formed […]
Stop Faking It And Start Living A Lifestyle You Can Afford
Leasing a luxury car and having lots of stuff bought with plastic money does not make you successful. Here’s why you should live a lifestyle you can afford.
What You Need to Know About Disability Insurance
Any time I blog about insurance, I get the sense that it makes most readers want to turn away! It’s not a fun topic to consider because usually when you’re collecting it, something bad has happened, and most people don’t like to consider the negatives of life. In order to be the most prepared financially, […]
Ways To Make Extra Money Series: 5 More Ideas To Create Extra Income
First, I need to say thanks to Pete for bringing me aboard Bible Money Matters! It’s a thrill to be writing for one of the very first PF Blogs that inspired me to start my own! The ironic part of this is that I’m writing about a post to create extra income and that is […]
Top 10 Tax Credits To Take Advantage Of
This is an article from PT over at PTMoney.com. Head on over to his site and to get his 52 Ways To Make Extra Money e-book. It’s that time of year again. Time to file your taxes. Whether you do it yourself, or you hand things over to a CPA, it’s good to be familiar […]
Tips On How To Obey “Thou Shalt Not Covet”
A few weeks ago, my Pastor from church was preaching about “Thou shalt not covet” – one of the Ten Commandments. He said that it was not one of the most talked about commandments but was nevertheless very important and so easy to break. He gave the following analogy. He said that if he was […]
Practical Steps To Becoming A Cheerful Giver
This article is by Fred at One Project Closer. Fred’s blog is home improvement focused, but he also enjoys personal finance from a Christian perspective. I grew up with the benefit of Christian parents who made giving to God’s work a top priority. My mom regularly reminded my siblings and I that all the money […]
Seven New Years Financial Resolutions For 2010
This is an article from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), a non-profit dedicated to improving the financial literacy of all Americans. NEFE operates the site Smart About Money. Follow NEFE on Twitter at @nefe_org The new year is coming, and with it come the resolutions. Here are a few resolutions that you might […]
10 Year End Tax Deductions And Credits That You Can Claim In 2009
It’s the last week of the year, and it’s your last chance to take advantage of some last-minute tax deductions for 2009. If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to make sure that you do anything you can to lower your tax bill this year. 10 Tax Credits And Tax Deductions Increase your retirement account […]