Finances Update Archives

“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret.”

My experience with Mary raises an issue with giving in my mind: How often do we, in our approach to the impoverished, decide for ourselves what...

Navigating new financial waters will soon begin for your new graduate. Five truths can help your student make wise decisions.

"I have several credit cards with high balances. I’d really like to get rid of my credit card bills. What’s the best way to do this?"

"If I'm eligible to contribute to both an IRA and a 401(k), which should I choose and why?" The answer depends on a few thing.

I recently had the opportunity to talk to Steve and Annette Economides, known to many of you as “America’s Cheapest Family.”

Congratulations! You've made it into your dream college, but can you afford that institution?

Even if winter is still hanging on, without a doubt things are going to heat up soon. But oh, the electric bill!

Some say that no one should have a credit card. But used responsibly, credit cards can work in your favor.

Even if you do it for a responsible reason, borrowing from your 401k can still damage you financially for the rest of your life.

Preparing for tax day on April 15th forces us to look at how we've handled our money this year. Do you like what you see?

If you are feeling the consequences of stress-related work, you might consider opting for early benefits.

In the confusion brought on by the Affordable Care Act, the health savings account (HSA) stands out as a bright spot.

With my debt growing larger, I had to accept I had an identity crisis: I was trying to buy my self worth with things, not God.

In a small college town 20 miles north of Charlotte, N.C., “Homeless Jesus” is provoking more conversation than a month of Sunday sermons.