Finances Archives

One successful component of leadership is stewardship. Not only of the things we possess like our clothes and cars, but also in the people and the...

Do you dream about experiences you’d like to have with your family? Then grab a piece of paper...

Even when couples have a strong, stable relationship, money is still often a source of conflict.

My employer is planning on ending its defined benefit program soon and switching to a defined contribution program. I’m apprehensive about being...

“Dad, will you buy this video game for me?” “Can I have this CD?” I feel confident that you’re very familiar with those kinds of pleas.

At the time it didn’t seem like such a big deal. In fact, I thought we handled things quite well given the circumstances...

To splurge on each other does not mean heaping material blessings on your spouse, although you might take that approach once in a great while. Here...

What would be a good way to shop around for life insurance?

Close your eyes and picture a life without any debt: no mortgage payments, credit card bills or auto loans. In today's shaky job market, the image...

We must stop being the First Bank of Mom and Dad for our adult children...

When you're in a hole, stop digging.

Every child has their own financial personality. Three of our children are savers. Two are spenders. Of course, they take after both my husband and...

Develop these ten habits for a more organized, frugal life.

"On Christmas Eve, Dad returned without the deer he had hoped to shoot. There was no money for gas, for food or anything else..."