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Christian Business Owners: A Picture of Integrity

In business, we must focus on treating people with honor and respect, and not just seeing them as another potential dollar! We are to conduct busines[...] read more »
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5 Retirement Account Mistakes You Should Not Make

Just because your retirement account comes with tax advantages does not mean that you are using it efficiently. Here are 5 retirement account mistake[...] read more »
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What is the Worst Credit Card You’ve Ever Owned — Faithful With A Few

I recently found out about a card that charges 60% interest, and another that doesn’t offer a grace period at all! What was/is the worst card you’ve [...] read more »
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Can You Get the Best Rate on a Loan?

With interest rates so low, it’s a good time to lock in a favorable rate. However, getting the best rates is tough. read more »
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Sell Your Losing Investments for a Tax Deduction

If you have some stock losses from this year, now is a great time to consider selling them in order to take a tax deduction. read more »
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My 90% Dip In The Value Of One Of My Stocks

This is my confession about my 90% loss in a high beta stock that I still hold today! It demonstrates the value of diversification, both type and as[...] read more »
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Watson Inc: Eliminate Consumer Debt and Build Wealth

How you need to set your own frugal spending patterns and ignore those that overspend and judge you for being 'cheap'. read more »
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Kiva – The Rock Stars of Microfinancing!

Kiva has mastered the art of combining microfinance with the internet, and I am now a proud member! read more »
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Festival of Frugality #248 - Celebrity Net Worth Edition

Today, we have some informative and entertaining posts from all over the blogosphere. This edition will also list some rather interesting celebrity n[...] read more »
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Do Competent Kids Need an Inheritance?

Competent children don't need an inheritance. Incompetent children don't deserve one. If you have truly taught your children how to fish, they can [...] read more »
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When is Paying Down Your Mortgage a Dangerous Idea?

I hate debt almost more than anyone I know. I am a HUGE fan of paying off your mortgage quickly, if you decide to have one at all. However, there are[...] read more »
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7 Surprising Facts About Millionaires

Culturally, we are plagued by images of "bling this" and "bedazzle that." How many "artifacts of wealth" are truly held by real millionaires?"[...] read more »
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Avoid These 5 Major Money Mistakes

Marriage, compound interest, and estate planning are all ripe for errors. read more »
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Debit or Deposit: My Money Mess

I made a massive money mistake this month. Good thing my parents were there to bail me out. read more »
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Watson Inc: My Big, Fat Trashy Home: The Fall of the McMansion

Your house is about 6,000 square feet, almost triple the size of the national average. It has all the bells and whistles. With a crib like this, how [...] read more »
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