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Little Things Do Count
Aug 03, 2023
Twenty-five years ago my wife and I, together with our two teenagers, visited New York City for the first…
If You Are Super Broke - Weddings
Jul 21, 2023
If you have a small budget and are planning on getting married -- or just planning to invest a lot of money…
Don't be Sorry, Save 2
Jun 30, 2023
For those caught in betrayal, the new trend is for them to appear on television and, as sincerely as…
Love and Money Part 2
May 29, 2023
In “Love and Money - Part One” we described the first three of the five financial personalities. They were…
Love and Money Part 1
May 28, 2023
We have heard Frank Sinatra croon this romantic ballad—“Love and marriage, love and marriage go together like…
A Tip for the Super Broke
Sep 05, 2022
While we may often look for the most economical way to pay for big expenses, it is often the less obvious…
10 Things to do Differently With Your Money in 2022…
Aug 19, 2022
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
Jul 23, 2022
What did you learn about personal finance in college?
Tender Loving Care of Life
Jul 08, 2022
Renowned business leader Peter Drucker said, “Nothing else distinguishes effective executives as much as…
The Obese Debtor
Jun 19, 2022
Mike Huckabee was one of the Republican contenders for the 2016 presidential race.
Parshat Mishpatim: What the Bible Says About Money…
May 27, 2022
Laws of lending money to the poor as found in Exodus 22:25 state: “If you lend money to my people, to the…
Time Well Spent
May 09, 2022
A lot of people are concerned about their health these days and about the cost of plant-based options to…
Lengthening the Life of Your Ride
Mar 31, 2022
In 1966, Irvin Gordon visited a Volvo showroom in Long Island, New York to test-drive a new car.
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Parashat Ki Tisa 2023
Parasha for the Week: Ki-Tasa: Exodus 30:11 – 34:35 Haftarah for the Week: 1 Kings 18:1 -…
The Miraculous Relationship Between the Jewish People and the Land of Israel
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Torah Study Lesson 15. THE ULTIMATE PROMISED LAND
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Hebron Massacre
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Saving Power
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Thrifty Lady
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Saving with Seeds
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Timing is Everything
A few years ago, a friend of mind retired after his retirement plan was fully vested.
When to Borrow Money
If you listen to the TV and radio advertisements you would think you can and should borrow money for just about anything. Credit card…
Outside the Box Finances
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Emotion Based Debt
We need to understand our relationship with money and buying habits to discover any hidden issues that may need improvement.
Live Like the Rich
At some point in your life, I'm sure you have said to yourself, "I wish I was really wealthy," or "I would like to live like a…
Credit Card Quiz
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What is an Excellent Credit Score?
Just a few years ago, credit seemed so easy to obtain. You're credit score didn't seem to be that relevant as almost anyone could get a…
Developing a Saver's Attitude
The strikes at both the American and the world economy keep coming. According to the February 2013 issue of The Week magazine, 44 percent…
Determine What You Can Afford Before You Buy That New Car
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 few questions:o How are you…
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…
7 Tips for Hitting the Farmer's Market Like a Pro This…
5 reasons buying local is a good idea...
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…
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 Basic Steps for Building a Budget
A great way to start living a frugal life is to plan for it. And when it comes to finances, the most important plan is a budget. Setting up…
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…
Digging Out of Debt
Adjectives give 'flavor and taste' to the plain old English noun. However, the descriptive character of an adjective can often go from…
Amazing Financial Facts
Have you ever wondered what percentage of Americans can cover unexpected expenses of $500-$1,000 from their savings? Take this quiz to find…
Teaching Your Children About Money
Teaching children the value of money and financial responsibility is one of the most practical and important lessons children can learn.…
Easy Gain Easy Loss
If you want financial advice the wise King Solomon once said this, “Money that comes easily disappears quickly, but money that is gathered…
Broke But Not Broken
I needed some money for food and stuff. I looked into my "impressive" checking account into which my pay gets automatically deposited and…
Buy Truth and Wisdom - When Spending More Saves More
When we think about saving money we usually think about things we can cut out of our spending, but sometimes the best way to save money is…
How to Pay Off a Mortgage Quickly
Owning a home is a classic American dream.
Oh No! It's Not Taxes Again!
Well, tax time is here again and it strikes fear in the hearts of many Americans.
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…
Contributing to a 401K Plan
While retirement often seems be just a distant dream for many of us, eventually we all hope to reach a point in our lives when we can leave…
Financial Advice from the Torah for Special Occasion…
We allow know how important it is to live within our means but when special events come up things can be really stressful. Often with rare…
10 Ways to Reduce Your Home Energy Bills
Looking for ways to reduce your home energy bills? Did you know that most utility companies offer their customers a free home energy audit?…
Restoring a Treasured Tradition
Vacations! Vacations? Vacations. Different emotions and feelings come with the word “vacation.” For some individuals and families it is the…
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12 Financial Mistakes You Will Live to Regret
We all make mistakes. That’s probably not a great revelation to anyone. However, some mistakes can have much bigger ramifications than…
What is a Roth IRA?
A Roth IRA is a special type of individual retirement account (IRA). It was created as part of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 and provides…
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…
Yesterday Matters
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God's Favor Factor
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Digging Out of Debt
Adjectives give 'flavor and taste' to the plain old English noun. However, the descriptive character of an adjective can often go from…
The Eighth Wonder
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The Obese Debtor
Mike Huckabee was one of the Republican contenders for the 2016 presidential race.
A Tip for the Super Broke
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Shoppers Unite
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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.”
God's Favor Factor
What a lady Dr. Eugenie Clark was! She was a fearless ichthyologist and oceanographer who kept diving even into her nineties. She passed…
Determine What You Can Afford Before You Buy That New Car
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 few questions:o How are you…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
8 Questions to Ask Before Opening an Online Bank Account
Are you frustrated with the low yields that your local bank is giving you on your account balances? Many Americans are. They are tired of…
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…
Don't be Sorry - Save
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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…
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 allow know how important it is to live within our means but when special events come up things can be really stressful. Often with rare…
10 Ways to Reduce Your Home Energy Bills
Looking for ways to reduce your home energy bills? Did you know that most utility companies offer their customers a free home energy audit?…
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…
7 Tips for Hitting the Farmer's Market Like a Pro This…
5 reasons buying local is a good idea...
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…
Go for the Goal
You and I have goals. We all have aspirations. Sticking to them is our quandary.
When to Borrow Money
If you listen to the TV and radio advertisements you would think you can and should borrow money for just about anything. Credit card…
Identity Theft: A Modern Epidemic
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