Being aware of your financial situation is a foundation for a financially secured future. Knowing how to deal with debt and reduce credit, as well as understanding investment opportunities, helps you make sound decisions compared to someone who doesn’t. Thankfully, you don’t have to enroll in an expensive college degree [...]
When you read the Bible, you are likely looking for guidance. You want to read the stories, learn about God and all of the wonderful things he has done for us, and how you can apply it to your life. What may be surprising, though, is that the Bible discusses [...]
Financial experts and self-proclaimed wealth-building gurus saturate the media these days. Whether it is network TV, call-in radio shows, podcasts, or self-help books, advice on saving money and managing your personal wealth overwhelms your senses. So how can you sort out what is good advice from the rubbish? For example, [...]
Being smart with finances is a concept that has been ingrained in our society. If you have been out in the world, the chances are high that you have heard the phrase “save money, live better.” It seems like a simple quotation, but not everyone is clear on what the [...]
The desire to make extra money can be fulfilled through a variety of avenues, whether it be side projects or selling unwanted belongings. However, one interesting way is to enter the stock market and build up a profitable portfolio. Of course, there’s the trouble of you not knowing where to [...]
Anyone wanting to open a savings account as part of their financial plan had to visit a local bank or credit union for many years. You typically got a passbook to record your savings. The interest rate you earned was usually much the same from institution to institution. However, the [...]
An emergency fund, also sometimes called a contingency fund, is made when you put money aside in case of an emergency or the unforeseen need to spend a large amount of money. This often includes things such as job loss, accidents, home loss, or something similar. While the amount of [...]
When you’re drowning in debt on top of paying your living expenses and other necessities, it can easily feel as if your money goes everywhere but in your pocket. Unfortunately, this leaves many people lost and overwhelmed when looking over all of their expenses and realizing their money management isn’t [...]
Sometimes a new car purchase is inevitable, but saving enough money quickly is a huge challenge. Lucky for you, there are multiple ways to not only save money quickly but to make money quickly. There are also useful methods that you can use while searching for your next ride. To [...]
You have been casually looking into purchasing a home. Yes, you are aware that this is probably the most significant investment in your life. But were you REALLY prepared to see the bottom line as to just how much your dream home is going to cost? Probably not. While you [...]