Challenge Your Expenses
Some people think that the only way to save is to make massive spending cuts and others think the best way to save is to make many small changes. We…
Feeling hopeless about student loans? Start with a theological virtue
By Victoria Sechrist (ConsumerCatholic.com) Part 1 of a 5-Part Series on Student Loans There is no patron saint of student loans specifically, but maybe someday there will be. In the…
Should I Invest or Pay Off Debt?
Are you trying to pay off credit card debt, student loan debt, car loans and a home mortgage while at the same time trying to save for retirement? If you’ve…
Are You Prepared for the Next Recession?
We aren’t predicting a recession tomorrow. But after such a long “Bull” run there’s bound to be a downturn sooner or later, and now is the best time to prepare…
The Spiritual Impact of Debt
In all the parishes we have visited all over the world, there have only been two or three times when the priest gave a homily on responsible spending and the…
26 Weeks Till Christmas
Breaking News … This year … Christmas will be in December! As you probably know all too well, the holiday season can be a major financial drain each year.…
Don’t Fool Yourself About Your Finances
Let’s face it, looking at your finances and being totally honest about what you are doing right, what you are doing wrong and what you are not doing at all…
Eliminate Holiday Spending Stress
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday have all come and gone and the Christmas buying season is upon us. Before emptying your wallet and racking up credit card…
Don’t Go Into Debt for Christmas
Halloween is just finished and we are getting ready for Thanksgiving. Yet all the big box stores have been featuring twinkle lights and Christmas trees for weeks! We rush from…
The Spiritual Cost of Debt
In our seemingly affluent United States, out-of-control debt is a quiet monster in our parishes. Over half of all Americans cannot pay cash for an unexpected $400 expense. So, they…