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Doing Well by Doing Good
Over the past three years, lending directly to friends, family members and even total strangers has become a popular way of earning a decent return, while helping these people strapped for cash...
Retirement 101: A Quick Course for 30-Somethings
The Bible is replete with stories of old guys and gals who did great things. So, let me share a few thoughts to give help you get a perspective on retirement planning...
Finance Q&A: Savings - Where Should You Start?
We all have good intentions to build up our savings. But if we don't have a written and stated purpose, oftentimes we never get started.
Reasons Not To Budget
If you've resisted the idea of establishing a personal budget in the past, perhaps you're clinging to one or more of these favorite reasons not to budget.
10 Healthy Foods for Under $1
When it comes to food, there is a commonly held belief that if it's cheap, it can't possibly be healthy. But there are untold healthy options that are affordable on any budget...
Reduce Financial Strain with Healthy Living
Looking for ways to save on health expenses? Read how the latest research indicates a healthy lifestyle can be the biggest health cost-cutter.
Today's Great Fear: What if I Lose My Job?
If you’re part of the jobless out there, you know it’s tough! The average time to find a new job right now is about four and a half months. Here are some tips that might help shorten that span.
Planning a Wonderful, Enjoyable, Affordable Wedding
Even with the recent recession prompting couples (and their families) to cut back, weddings in the U.S. currently have an average sticker price of $19,581. Should you - must you - pay this much?
5 Reasons You Need a Contingency Fund
As the price of gas goes up and the cash supply goes down, learn why it's important to keep some cash on hand for your family finances.
Save on Groceries Before You Leave Home
How can your family save hundreds of food dollars? One of the easiest ways to save money on your grocery bill starts before you even leave the house!
Resisting Financial Temptations
To paraphrase well-known investor Warren Buffett, if it was simply a matter of gaining enough knowledge, all librarians would be rich. We must also demonstrate the crucial element of self-control.
Less is More for Those Who Choose Simple Lives
Those who choose simple lives have discovered that while purposefully living below their financial means may make them seem poor on the outside, it enriches them on the inside.
Get Back at Your Creditors
Late fees, punitive interest rates, over-limit fees, loading up your credit report with negative information -- it's enough to make you scream! If you've had enough, maybe it's time for you to turn the tables and get back at them.
The Easy Way to Teach Teens About Money
If you trust your teens with some amount of money and then allow them to make their own independent financial decisions on a level commensurate with their age and ability, you will address the five key motivators that influence kids.
Never Rush a Purchase
Have you ever made a quick decision that you later regretted? Almost all of us have done this to one degree or another.
Avoid Regret by Reading the Fine Print
How much credit card debt are you carrying? Being aware of some of the terms of your card can save you a substantial amount of money!
Bringing Home Baby
Welcoming a new child into the family is a joyous occasion for all, but the additional expense associated with a new bundle of joy can also be a big worry for some parents, especially in this economy...
Finding Your Next Job Fast
Need to find a new job quickly? In this economy, many people need to find work fast, yet they unwittingly prolong their unemployment. The tips in this article will help make sure you are not one of them!
College Students and Credit Cards
CCCS Atlanta Warns College Students Against Excessive Credit Card Spending
How Much Does Your Lifestyle Matter to You?
Have you ever stopped to think about how much you really have?
Dollar Menu Opportunities
In this downturned economy, we can teach our children to be frugal, self reliant, compassionate, and careful with dwindling resources. Our hard times now equip them for challenges tomorrow.
Are You Financially Bound?
Some estimates put the average American household with one credit card as having more than $9,000 in debt. Sadly, most people are oblivious to the tremendous cost of excessive credit.
