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Overdraft Fees
May 22, 2026
The day you realize your account has dipped below zero hits differently. It is not just numbers on a screen,…
Saving with Seeds
Apr 21, 2026
Groceries can be very expensive, even more so if you often lean toward buying fresh organic produce.
Debt and Finance
Mar 23, 2026
Imagine debt as a shadow that follows you, sometimes small, sometimes looming, always present, whispering…
Timing is Everything
Mar 03, 2026
A few years ago, a friend of mine retired after his retirement plan was fully vested.
Outside the Box Finances
Feb 09, 2026
A number of years ago I read a delightful story about a highway traffic problem in which an 18-wheeler truck…
Emotion Based Debt
Jan 12, 2026
We need to understand our relationship with money and buying habits to discover any hidden issues that may…
Live Like the Rich
Dec 26, 2025
At some point in your life, I'm sure you have said to yourself, "I wish I was really wealthy," or "I would…
Paying Workers Their Worth
Nov 23, 2025
Work and wages are not simply matters of economics in the Bible. They are matters of holiness and justice…
Only Debt Should Be Love
Oct 21, 2025
When most people think of credit cards, they imagine debt, high interest rates, and financial stress. Many…
Credit Card Quiz
Oct 11, 2025
For the first time in a number of years, the American Congress has recently passed new reforms for credit…
Determine What You Can Afford Before You Buy That New…
Aug 30, 2025
Before you head out the door to buy that car you’ve had your eye on, take a few steps back and ask yourself a…
The Basic Steps for Building a Budget
Aug 04, 2025
A great way to start living a frugal life is to plan for it. And when it comes to finances, the most…
Developing a Saver's Attitude
Jul 12, 2025
The strikes at both the American and the world economy keep coming. According to the February 2013 issue of…
Are You Ready to be 100?
Jun 22, 2025
Increasingly, 100 year-olds are making the news.Two years ago Emma Hendrickson became the oldest person ever…
Slash Your Grocery Bill
Jun 03, 2025
If you are like the majority of shoppers, you are feeling the shock of higher grocery prices. You stop at…
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“He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live” ( Proverbs 15:27). How do these words of wisdom apply…
Amazing Financial Facts
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The Tomorrow Trap
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FQs for Kids
When I was a teenager, the educators of my day believed that your IQ, or your Intelligent Quotient, was the best measurement of not only…
Little Things Do Count
Twenty-five years ago my wife and I, together with our two teenagers, visited New York City for the first time. It was quite an eye-opener…
If You Are Super Broke - Weddings
If you have a small budget and are planning on getting married -- or just planning to invest a lot of money in something practical like a…
Don't be Sorry, Save 2
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Money
Are all Jewish people rich? Do all Jewish people manage their finances well?
Love and Money Part 2
In “Love and Money - Part One” we described the first three of the five financial personalities. They were Susie Saver, Sammy Spender, and…
Love and Money Part 1
We have heard Frank Sinatra croon this romantic ballad—“Love and marriage, love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage, this I…
The Jewish Economy Explained
This video explains the Jewish economy in detail.
A Tip for the Super Broke
While we may often look for the most economical way to pay for big expenses, it is often the less obvious little purchases that end up…
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Dave Ramsey is well known for his program on how to get out of debt and stay out of debt.
10 Personal Finance Rules Schools Don't Teach You
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Tender Loving Care of Life
Renowned business leader Peter Drucker said, “Nothing else distinguishes effective executives as much as their tender loving care of time.”
The Obese Debtor
Mike Huckabee was one of the Republican contenders for the 2016 presidential race.
Parshat Mishpatim: What the Bible Says About Money Lending
Laws of lending money to the poor as found in Exodus 22:25 state: “If you lend money to my people, to the poor among you, do not act as a…
Time Well Spent
A lot of people are concerned about their health these days and about the cost of plant-based options to maintain their health.
Lengthening the Life of Your Ride
In 1966, Irvin Gordon visited a Volvo showroom in Long Island, New York to test-drive a new car.
Excuses...Excuses...Excuses
We sometimes make excuses for our shortcomings and human frailties and this failing can be more prominent in money management than in other…
Don’t Get Scammed
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Jeff and Barbara
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Produce Shopping
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Can Debt Be Immoral?
A growing number of financial educators and economists are concerned that the number one debt problem in our country is student loans.
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Don't be Sorry - Save
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Budgets Don't Count - Or Do They?
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Ensuring Marital Bliss
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Go for the Goal
You and I have goals. We all have aspirations. Sticking to them is our quandary.
Buying a House
A house is by far the largest purchase most individuals will ever make in their life, so it should warrant an equivalent amount of thought…
Be Wary of - Get Cash in a Flash
Life has a way of occasionally throwing you and your family a curve and you suddenly discoveryou and your loved ones are strapped for cash.…
Bargains!!! Bargains!?!
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The Eighth Wonder
The Greeks believed there were seven wonders of the ancient world. Unfortunately, only one of those original wonders still exists, the…
Saving Power
If you are not careful it can be very easy for the electric bill to get more expensive than you had planned.
Shoppers Unite
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Timing is Everything
A few years ago, a friend of mine retired after his retirement plan was fully vested.
Lengthening the Life of Your Ride
In 1966, Irvin Gordon visited a Volvo showroom in Long Island, New York to test-drive a new car.
Don't be Sorry - Save
For those caught in betrayal, the new trend is for them to appear on television and, as sincerely as possible, express sorrow for their…
A Tip for the Super Broke
While we may often look for the most economical way to pay for big expenses, it is often the less obvious little purchases that end up…
Digging Out of Debt
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Excuses...Excuses...Excuses
We sometimes make excuses for our shortcomings and human frailties and this failing can be more prominent in money management than in other…
Don’t Get Scammed
It is unbelievable what some thieves are up to. We just have to chuckle at the number of strange and weird heists that happen around the…
Shoppers Unite
Did you know that shopping is a science? At least it is to the modern business retailer who not only employs salespersons and clerks, but…
The Obese Debtor
Mike Huckabee was one of the Republican contenders for the 2016 presidential race.
Can Debt Be Immoral?
A growing number of financial educators and economists are concerned that the number one debt problem in our country is student loans.
Don't Let Pleasure Make You Poor
The wise Jewish King Solomon offered some good counsel. “He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be…
Thrifty Lady
Okay ladies, how can we save money on stuff? Guys don't have as many options in the clothing department; menswear basically consists of…
Be Wary of - Get Cash in a Flash
Life has a way of occasionally throwing you and your family a curve and you suddenly discoveryou and your loved ones are strapped for cash.…
Love and Money Part 2
In “Love and Money - Part One” we described the first three of the five financial personalities. They were Susie Saver, Sammy Spender, and…
Planning for a Successful Retirement
Benjamin Franklin is often quoted as saying, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man (or woman) healthy, wealthy and wise." With a little…
The Tomorrow Trap
Are you a procrastinator? You are not alone. In one study, 90 percent of individuals procrastinated on at least one occasion and a quarter…
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Slash Your Grocery Bill
If you are like the majority of shoppers, you are feeling the shock of higher grocery prices. You stop at your local supermarket for a…
Go for the Goal
You and I have goals. We all have aspirations. Sticking to them is our quandary.
Bargains!!! Bargains!?!
It's on Sale!!!! So we better stock up on this item as much as we can before this "great" deal runs out right!?! While that maybe the…
Buying a House
A house is by far the largest purchase most individuals will ever make in their life, so it should warrant an equivalent amount of thought…
The Eighth Wonder
The Greeks believed there were seven wonders of the ancient world. Unfortunately, only one of those original wonders still exists, the…
Shopper's Secrets
Sticker shock!! It seems that every time you walk into a supermarket or a retail store, you see that the prices of everyday items are not…
Don't Be Greedy
“He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live” ( Proverbs 15:27). How do these words of wisdom apply…
Budgets Don't Count - Or Do They?
How many times have you said to yourself: I just don't know where all my money goes or I can't seem to make ends meet when it comes to my…
Financial Advice from the Torah for Special Occasion…
We all know how important it is to live within our means, but when special events come up, things can be really stressful. Often on special…
Ensuring Marital Bliss
After a century of marital bliss, the world's longest romance appears to be over for a pair of Galapagos giant tortoises. According to the…
Are You Ready to be 100?
Increasingly, 100 year-olds are making the news.Two years ago Emma Hendrickson became the oldest person ever to compete in the U.S. Bowling…
Identity Theft: A Modern Epidemic
While waiting in line at my bank, I accidently dropped a credit card on the table we were slowly circling. The card rested there for a few…
Jeff and Barbara
Jeff and Barbara met and fell in love. Both were native New Yorkers.
