In case you don’t know, Starbucks recently stopped charging for in-store internet access. I took advantage of their free internet the other day when my internet was off-line because of a problem with our internet services provider. To be honest, it was nice to get out of the house, drive a few miles down the [...]
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
It appears one of the latest solutions to high textbook costs for the poor college student is renting them. Looking back on my college days I remember paying hundreds of dollars for text books. I always bought used when I could, but not every text was available as used book, so many times I had [...]
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Before you shell out $60/hr to get that slow computer repaired, or pay hundreds for a new model, try a few of these tweaks to see if you can increase performance on your own. The majority of these tips are for the Windows operating system (sorry Mac and Linux fans). Defrag Your Hard Drive If [...]
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Impulse buying is typically buying something that isn’t within budget or a part of a monthly spending plan. It’s a purchase that isn’t necessary. It’s a product or service that taps into the customer’s emotions. Personally, I feel strongly against impulse buying because it’s one of the largest causes of consumer debt each year. There [...]
Thursday, December 31, 2009
One of the best ways I know to spend wisely is to learn about and take advantage of new innovative ideas. The internet is growing with an enormous amount of exciting tools to help us connect, share ideas, and leverage services that provide value to our everyday life. The Grocery Game For example, The Grocery [...]
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Do you feel like you have a responsibility, based on good financial stewardship, to boycott the purchase of products provided by companies with questionable or immoral practices? There are obvious products one might choose to avoid, but should your mutual fund include stocks of companies with immoral values? A recent Crown Financial Ministries Biblical Devotional points [...]
Sunday, November 15, 2009
I can’t tell you how many times the topic of Christmas has come up in family discussions the last few weeks. My wife has reminded me often it’s almost time to set up the Christmas tree (we traditionally do this right after Thanksgiving)! I can’t believe the Christmas season is upon us! I’m so excited, [...]
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Can you really be happier with more money? Of course not, right? Studies have shown that having more money, beyond what is required for the basic needs of life (food, clothing & shelter) don’t make us any happier. Material Pursuit I’ve caught myself in the past thinking that just another raise or bonus would provide more for [...]
Friday, July 3, 2009
What are your financial goals and priorities? Many people dream of debt free day, or just think about having a balanced budget tomorrow. Others have goals of paying for their children’s college education and some just want to help their children avoid the same mistakes they did. I often think about financial goals because knowing [...]
Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender. (Proverbs 22:7 TLB)
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
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