There’s Nothing Wrong With Being Frugal
It’s amazing how much of our life revolves around money. We are either making money, spending money or using stuff on which we have spent money. Yet for as much…
Prepare for Your First Post Pandemic Christmas
Christmas will be in December! That’s not news to anyone, but we act as though we don’t know when Christmas will arrive because the Christmas season often catches us unprepared…
A new NORMAL?????
I was just reading an article that started out “Traditional Financial Advice Is No Longer Relevant.” My initial thought was, “Why not?” But further reflection led me to realize, much…
Stay on Top of Your Credit Report
There are two parts to how companies monitor your use of credit—your credit report and your credit score. A credit report contains information about you, such as the addresses where…
Raise Money Smart Kids
Children are exposed to money at an early age. Because of all the influence from the secular world, it’s important for parents to have a strategy for influencing their children…
The Spiritual Cost of Debt
Many churches don't talk about personal finances unless there is a need for increased giving. Yet the spiritual impact of debt is clear: Financial challenges can ruin marriages, leading to…
I’m Going Back to Work, Now What?
Do you need a post-pandemic recovery plan for your personal finances? As you go back to work and begin receiving a salary again, it may be the perfect time to…
Retiring During a Recession
Retiring during a recession is the same as retiring at any other time, but with a LOT more caution and thought. Many of the decisions about what you can and…
Life After the Pandemic
The pandemic has reshaped family, consumer, corporate, and government behavior. And much of it in a good way. Debt has turned into a curse word, and people are going to…
Create, Update, and Organize Your Important Information
The coronavirus has certainly rocked our world and shown us how quickly the whole world can be turned upside down, so it is never too early to get all your…