Keeping Your Eye on the Financial Prize Have you ever found yourself so wrapped up in the battle that you forget what you’re fighting for?
With the piles of financial advice out there—some good, some downright ridiculous—it can be easy to wander off track and let the important things go by the wayside. Here’s a one-minute reminder of the keys to true financial peace—a short read to send to a friend or stick to the refrigerator. If you start to […]
As we get ready to celebrate Father’s Day, we’re taking a look at quotes from 10 famous fathers. They’re presidents and businessmen, musicians and writers. Some offer profound financial wisdom; others are just good for a laugh.
When you’re trying to stick to a tight budget, your biggest concerns are the essentials—paying the mortgage, getting food on the table and keeping the lights on.
Flying isn’t always the cheapest way to get from place to place, but if you know where (and when) to look, there are some great deals out there. Try a few of these tips before you book, and keep your cash from flying away.
I’ve never met a parent who dreams her child will grow up to be lazy, irresponsible and greedy. That would be crazy! Of course, moms and dads want their children to become productive, responsible and generous adults. The problem is, those traits don’t just magically appear over time. Financial wisdom is something you learn, not […]
Does this scenario sound familiar? It’s Saturday night, and your entertainment budget is somewhere between zero and Dollar Menu. This morning, you resolved to stick to your budget and enjoy a quiet night in. And then you got “the text.” You know it well. It’s the one that informs you your friends are planning to […]
There are lots of reasons to get (or stay) in shape. One that isn’t always at the top of the list is the fact that fitness is good for your wallet. In general, healthy people have fewer health care costs. They aren’t in and out of the doctor’s office as often, and they aren’t […]
I’ll admit, I don’t typically spend a lot of time in the book of Exodus. But the other day I wound up there, and a particular story really struck me. Just one month after God rescued the people of Israel from a life of slavery in Egypt, they were journeying through the wilderness and grumbling […]
The next time you pull a crumpled $5 bill out of your wallet, take a second to look at the distinguished, bearded man staring back at you. Abraham Lincoln, along with the other famous men who appear on our money, had a lot to say about how we should use it. You’re probably familiar with […]