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Six Keys to Responsible Spending
(March 7, 2006)
For several years during the late 1980s, my wife Susie and I applied a rather rigorous approach to control our spending, and it worked pretty well... -
Trusting God to Answer Our Prayers
(April 5, 2006)
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Take Advantage of Free Credit Reports in 2005
(March 2, 2005)
When purchasing my current home, I met with a mortgage lender who, as standard procedure, had pulled my credit report. To remedy unpleasant surprises in this situation, you should get your own copies of your credit reports. Thanks to a new law passed by Congress in 2003, you will soon be able to do this for free. -
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 9, 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. -
Making Money From Home
(September 28, 2009)
In the information age, work-at-home jobs are gaining new ground. In this article, we examine several work-at-home options — and alert you to common work-at-home scams... -
Donating Stock - A Better Deal for Both You and a Favorite Charity
(December 5, 2000)
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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...
