Here are some articles that caught my eye this week…. What Do Credit Cards and Mosquitoes Have in Common? I love the analogy and it fits even better than I thought when I first saw the title of the article. Credit cards are dangerous in many ways, but probably the most important is the fact […]
Here are some articles that caught my eye this week… What Does Lunch Really Cost? I believe often times we don’t get ourselves into financial trouble because of the huge mistakes. Sure there are cases where a major hospital stay with no insurance or a prolonged job loss or other major trauma absolutely destroyed the […]
Here are some articles that caught my eye this week… How to Live on Last Month’s Income One of the four basic rules of the You Need A Budget method of budgeting is working your way up to the point where you have enough saved so that you are paying this month’s bills using money […]
Here are some articles that caught my eye this week…. 10 Ways to Be Rich without being Wealthy Wealth comes in many forms. And while financial wealth is important, there are many other forms of wealth that are just as satisfying if not more. Don’t overlook these simpler blessings while you are chasing after larger […]
Here are some articles that caught my eye this week… The 10 Commandments of Fruclassity Great list. Take charge of your life. Paying off debt. Saving. Learning to work together with your spouse. Raising kids that become responsible adults. Avoiding the temptations of advertising and practicing contentment and gratitude. These things are hard; there is […]
Here are some articles that caught my eye this week… Remember: The Joneses Aren’t People, They’re Composites I loved this article. One of the best I have read in a long time. A lack of contentment is one of the surest paths to financial failure. But why do we constantly feel the need to try […]
Here are some articles that caught my eye this week… 31 Ways Real People Make Extra Income While some of these ideas may not make you millions, they could provide that extra income you need to get your debt snowball rolling or to save up to pay cash for that item you have been wanting. […]
Here are some articles that caught my eye this week… Your Biggest Financial Asset is Not What You Might Think Many times we try to fix our financial problems by budgeting and cutting costs. And often times that is where the problem is. But spending is only half the equation. The other side of the […]
Here are some articles that caught my eye this week… The Problem With Tithing Your Time I have often heard people who are struggling financially suggest they are giving of their time instead because they simply don’t have enough money left over at the end of the month to give a tithe from their income. […]
Here are some articles that caught my eye this week…. Silas and his self-imposed “budget” (AKA: Yes, your children are watching you!) Loved this story. Our children are watching. We can tell them what to do, but our actions will often make a much greater impact than our words. Don’t lose heart though if you […]