What comes to mind when you hear the word “investment”? A 401(k)? A business venture? The New York Stock Exchange? If you associate investments with money, you’re tracking with the traditional definition of the word, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But there’s so much more to investing than just money.
Which of the following have you experienced? A trip to the emergency room. A flat tire (or two). An unexpected, astronomical vet bill. Storm damage to your home. A broken appliance (not the toaster or the coffee maker…the refrigerator or the washing machine). A dead transmission. A notice that your rent is going up…a lot. […]
May 1st is the National Day of Prayer in the United States. It’s a day for believers to pray for their local, state and national leaders. It’s also a great time to pray for financial peace—on a personal level and on a much larger scale. 1. Admit Your Own Financial Sin The Bible says, “If […]
We talk about money a lot around here. Like it or not, the way money is managed (or mismanaged) has a profound effect on just about every aspect of life, from relationships to physical, emotional and spiritual health. But as we prepare to celebrate Easter, we are reminded of one gift that money could never […]
I used to think only rich people could be obsessed with money. I saw how wrong I was when I began seeing signs money has become an idol in my own life. I was actually more than $30,000 in debt when I was most obsessed with money. My intentions were good—I wanted to become debt-free. […]
While flipping through the channels the other day, I caught a pretty disturbing national news report. More than one third of American workers have less than $1,000 in savings and investments. That’s according to the 2014 Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefits Research Institute, which has been tracking savings data for almost two decades. […]
12 Awesome Money-Saving Apps And Websites In the last month, I’ve bought movie tickets for half price via Groupon, ordered dirt-cheap electronics accessories on Amazon and found a real bargain for my next vacation thanks to Priceline (if you’ve never experienced the thrill of naming your own price, you’re in for a treat). While all […]
If you’re serious about paying off debt and building up your savings, it may be time to consider cutting the cable cord. You’d be part of a growing trend. In 2007, just 2 million American TV households didn’t pay for some kind of cable, satellite or phone-based television service. Six short years later, that number […]
The days are getting longer, the weather’s getting warmer and it’ll soon be time for spring cleaning. While you’re tidying up your closets, car or garage, don’t forget to spruce up your budget, too. Developing a routine is great, but there are certain aspects of every budget that shouldn’t stay stagnant. Here are three moving […]
We spend a lot of time talking about ways to make and stick to an honest budget. Here are five ways to wreck that budget—and possibly your entire financial life—in record time. Ignore It A budget is worthless if you don’t follow it. To ensure financial misery, hide the budget from everyone in your household, […]