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Tips to Keep Your Family Vacation Affordable and Fun
(June 12, 2007)
Does it ever make sense to stretch your spending? When the cause is as worthy as family vacations, the answer is a resounding "Yes!" -
Beware the Scammers!
(July 10, 2003)
We investors were spoiled in the '90s, and we are impatient for good news. That makes us easy prey for telemarketers and the con artists of the Internet. State securities regulators just released their annual "Top 10 Investment Scams" list. See if any are familiar (I hope not)…. -
Great (and Affordable!) Family Vacations
(April 22, 2004)
Does it ever make sense to stretch your spending, even if it means temporarily busting your budget? When the cause is as worthy as family vacations, the answer is a resounding "Yes!" -
Use a "Freedom Jar" to Eliminate Your Credit Card Balances
(July 1, 2004)
The term "grace period" refers to how long a credit card company gives you to pay your balance due in full in order to avoid interest charges. While many card companies have been reducing grace periods in recent years, there are still good cards available offering at least 25 days. -
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k) Plan?
(November 3, 2004)
You've contributed to your 401(k) on a regular basis and watched your account grow. But now you need cash for that home improvement project or long overdue vacation... -
Selecting The Right Savings Vehicle For Your Time Horizon
(November 12, 2004)
A key principle of maximizing your savings is to choose the savings vehicle based on your expected time-frame . It makes sense intuitively that money set aside for emergencies would be saved in a different type of account than money being accumulated for a major purchase several years down the road. -
Avoiding the Pitfalls of the College Aid Process
(December 16, 2004)
As a former director of student financial aid for more than fifteen years, I know the concerns and confusion that many families feel as they face the challenge of financing higher education costs for their children. But it's important that school choices not be limited prematurely based solely on the price tag. -
Spending Strategies To Help You Live Within Your Budget
(April 26, 2005)
When people need advice on where to shop because of an unexpected major purchase or financial emergency, they run to the "cheapskates." Why? Because they see the wisdom of saving every possible dollar in order to use it for more productive ways. Here are a few ideas that have worked for our family of seven. -
Donating Stock - A Better Deal for Both You and a Favorite Charity
(December 5, 2000)
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Invest Your Time Wisely
(November 18, 2008)
You’re always busy, yet never seem to accomplish all you want or enjoy the way you spend your time. Sound familiar? -
Make Annuities part of your Retirement Planning
(January 19, 1999)
As you put together your retirement package, consider annuities as one of your income investments. -
Creating Your Own Personal Financial Plan
(February 12, 2003)
Unfortunately, too many people use the "we'll work out the details as we go along" approach when it comes to one of the most important projects they'll ever take on—building a secure financial future. Now is the time to create a personalized financial plan that's designed to build the kind of future financial home you'll enjoy living in. -
How to Build Your Own Index Fund Portfolio
(June 14, 2006)
"The stock market was up 37 points yesterday." Statements like that make the market seem like a single entity. In reality, stocks rarely move together like that. A stock index attempts to measure changes in value of a specific group of stocks. Here's a brief review to help you select the correct index to get the most meaningful information. -
How to Build Your Own Index Fund Portfolio
(June 25, 2008)
"The stock market was up 37 points yesterday." Statements like that make the market seem like a single entity, as if all stocks rose together, and presto, a gain of 37 points resulted... -
Creating Your Own Personal Financial Plan
(January 21, 2007)
A question we've heard countless times over the years is "What's the most common mistake people make when managing their finances?" Our answer: making spending and investment decisions apart from a personalized financial plan. -
Spending Strategies to Help You Live Within Your Budget
(July 4, 2007)
"Cheapskates " see the wisdom of saving every possible dollar in order to use it for more productive ways... -
Creating Your Own Personal Financial Plan
(January 12, 2006)
Unfortunately, too many people use the "we'll work out the details as we go along" approach when it comes to one of the most important projects they'll ever take on: building a secure financial future. Now is the time to create a personalized financial plan that's designed to build the kind of future you'll enjoy living in... -
Glorify God Even In Financial Decisions
(July 18, 2003)
The Good Steward.com The incomparable glory of our God is surely the greatest theme in all the universe! We see it operative throughout Scripture – from the opening account of creation through the triumphal establishment of Christ's kingdom. The infinite worth of God's glory is emphasized over and over again. -
Financial Planning from a Biblical Perspective
(April 19, 2005)
God has a plan for your life and your finances as well. Let's go over a few important considerations that you will need to take into account in order to implement God's financial plan for your life. -
Saving for College -- 21st Century Style
(September 9, 2004)
The Gallup organization has reported that 86% of Americans believe a college education will be beyond the reach of most families in the future. It's a subject of almost universal concern among parents. Sound Mind Investing gives some practical tips on tackling what can easily be the single largest expense item of your life.
