In three recent articles, we looked at what the Bible teaches about our biblical financial identity, purpose, earning, and planning, what the Bible teaches about generosity, and what the Bible teaches about saving and investing. This week, we’re taking a closer look at what the Bible teaches about debt and spending. Be cautious in your […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Planning a summer escape? 23 ways to get away as a family without breaking the bank (Financial Post). Travel tips from travel pros. A finance exec says the best way to teach your kids about money is also […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Millions of Americans regret not saving for retirement earlier (Yahoo Finance). Learn from older Americans and avoid their number one financial regret. One smart thing you can do for your retirement today (Wise Bread). Need an action step […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. 5 real people share the money lessons they wish they’d learned sooner (Business Insider). What’s one money lesson you wish you’d learned sooner? Choose experiences over stuff, and maybe security too (Sketch Guy – a NY Times blog). […]
In a recent article in which I highlighted eight benefits of credit cards, a reader named Wayne asked a great question: “What about the extra 10 to 15% most people spend using credit?” There have been numerous studies demonstrating that people do, in fact, tend to spend more when using plastic instead of cash. One […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. How Americans blow $1.7 trillion in retirement savings (Bloomberg). If you could just eliminate two behavioral biases… Why you need to write a will — even if you aren’t Prince (MarketWatch). You also need power of attorney documents […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Four ways to avoid raising spoiled monsters (Reuters). How a little tough love can pay dividends. Does your kid need an IRA? (Wise Bread). The author of this one seems somewhat suspect, but the advice is solid. What […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Minimalists: Don’t give away the store (Donna Freedman). The book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” has made de-cluttering all the rage. But as this well-written post explains, getting rid of stuff can go too far. Circulation: a […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Seven skills that will help anyone achieve their financial goals (The Simple Dollar). Daily habits that can make all the difference. Watch out for phishing scams in the final weeks of the tax season (Washington Post). In your […]
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. A dozen things I’ve learned from Benjamin Franklin about money and investing (25iq). Among his many accomplishments, Franklin was the author of “Poor Richard’s Almanack,” through which he taught many timeless lessons about money. 4 small things you […]
