Finances Update Archives

"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?"

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

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

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

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.

How can these companies offer such high rates? What's the catch?

It’s no secret. The Pharisees don’t have the best reputation. Nobody in the Christian world aspires to be a Pharisee.

Everyone hopes our country reaches a new heyday wealth, but until then, here's how to maintain your charitable efforts.

50% of Baby Boomers have no intention of leaving a legacy for the next generation. But is this the spirit of Abraham?