Ways to Waste Your Money
I saw this piece on Yahoo today about 25 ways to waste your money. I thought I’d share the more interesting ones and my thoughts on each of them. 1. Carrying a balance. Debt is a shackle that holds you...
View ArticleSacrifice Now or Sacrifice Later, You Choose
I’ve heard people say Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps are nice in theory, but he just doesn’t want me to have fun. “That’s fine for you, but I want to have fun now.” I’ve also heard, “That’s probably a good...
View ArticleAre Online Coupon Sites Really Good Deals?
Yahoo has an interesting article on 6 questions you should ask before buying buying the latest Groupon or Living Social deal. These online daily deals sites have become really popular recently, and...
View ArticleGet to Work!
For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing...
View ArticleUsing “Walk Away” Power When Negotiating
Negotiating can be hard, but it can also be a lot of fun. My wife and I have been working hard for a long time now getting out of debt and saving up 3-6 months of emergency fund, so we’ve cut back as...
View ArticleShould Baby Step 1 be More Than 1000 Dollars?
If you’ve followed this blog at all you know I’m a big fan of Dave Ramsey and his baby steps. Step one is to save up $1000 in an emergency fund. I had a conversation the other with a couple that...
View ArticleEnvelope Budgeting for the iPhone with Ez Budget
I just released a new budgeting app for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s called Ez Budget – Quick Envelope Budgeting and it is available on the iTunes store now. What is Envelope Budgeting? Envelope...
View ArticleDon’t Panic, Profit
The market turmoil recently has reminded me of what the market was doing in late 2008 and early 2009. People were afraid of their shadows, and it seems things are getting that way again. Now the...
View Article6 Ways to Save Money by Reading the Bible
There are countless ways to save money everyday. However, if you’re currently experiencing debt issues, simply knowing where to start can be a great challenge. Trying to do too much in the beginning...
View Article3 Tips for Staying Personally Connected to your Online Bank
The benefits of opening an online bank account are well documented. For example, online banks typically offer higher interest rates than local financial institutions. This is attractive to many people,...
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