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Saving Power

If you are not careful it can be very easy for the electric bill to get more expensive than you had planned.

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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 tops,jackets, and pants. Even men's formal wear resembles their…

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Saving with Seeds

Groceries can be very expensive, even more so if you often lean toward buying fresh organic produce.

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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 also may have a…

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Timing is Everything

A few years ago, a friend of mind retired after his retirement plan was fully vested.

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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 companies and banks…

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Outside the Box Finances

A number of years ago I read a delightful story about a highway traffic problem in which an 18-wheeler truck became stuck under an overpass, creating quite a…

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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.

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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 millionaire." In your mind, you…

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Credit Card Quiz

For the first time in a number of years, the American Congress has recently passed new reforms for credit cards under the Credit Card Act of 2009. This month,…

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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 loan. That mindset led…

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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 of Americans do not…

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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 going to pay for that…

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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 Congress women's…

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 special tax benefits that other retirement plans do not.…

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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 finances? Believe me, you are not alone with these thoughts,…

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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. In the past, the number one consumer debt was credit cards or…

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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 also may have a shopping anthropologist on contract.

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The Great Estate Debate

It's a fact. Well over half of American adults don't have an estate plan or even a simple will. If you already have a will, congratulations! You have created a plan to help provide peace of mind for…

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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 marital unfaithfulness. Tiger Woods, after the public learned…

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Using Priceline to Save Money on Vacation

Ever really, really needed to get away for weekend? Or a week? Or how about a month? We've all been there; stress gets to you, the weather can get to you, life in general can get you and sometimes you…

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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 little by little will grow.” Proverbs 13:11.

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The Obese Debtor

Mike Huckabee is currently one of the Republican contenders for the 2016 presidential race. This former Arkansas governor is also known for something even more important in our overweight society. He…

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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.” What is true for executives when it comes to time is valid…

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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 tell you, brother, you can't have one without the other.” As…

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Produce Shopping

It is nice to have some fresh produce in the house. Trading canned or dried foods in for the fresh versions can really make a big difference in the taste of your food. However fresh produce can be…

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Restoring a Treasured Tradition

Vacations! Vacations? Vacations. Different emotions and feelings come with the word “vacation.” For some individuals and families it is the pinnacle of the year’s schedule, while for others it is the…

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Credit Card Quiz

For the first time in a number of years, the American Congress has recently passed new reforms for credit cards under the Credit Card Act of 2009. This month, to see if you completely understand the…

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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 and planning. As the old axiom goes, the three most…

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