What is financial faith? Does faith take the place of creating a financial plan? This question is not a rhetorical one. It’s one my wife and I have asked each other for years. Because of my experience as a kid, I never wanted to leave financial security to chance. I planned and projected. Saved and […]
Money and Marriage
No matter how together you are personally, if you and your “better half” are not on the same page when it comes to money you’ll find it difficult and frustrating to move forward toward financial security.
Here are a host of articles that can help you both communicate and learn as you build your financial lives together.
Should You Buy Wedding Ring Insurance?
If you have an expensive wedding ring, you might consider buying wedding ring insurance. The question came to me after our friend put her hand in our van door as it was closing. Don’t worry…the van door is fine. The ring and her finger were another story….. What risks do you face? Before we go […]
Engagement Ring Prices – How to Buy the Right Ring at the Right Price
Buying an engagement ring is one of the first steps many people take when they begin their married life. The thing is, the price of that ring shouldn’t cause you to start that joint life out in the poor house. When you get engaged, it’s an emotional event. Even a jaded Pilgrim can admit that. […]
Easy Ways to Teach Children about Money and Finance
It’s essential to teach children about money management and budgeting at a young age. The last thing you want is for kids to not “get it” and end up in the hole. Getting the learning process going early on puts them on the path to becoming financially responsible adults. When our children were very young […]
Teach Kids About Money–The Free Guide
If you have children, you owe to them and yourself to teach kids about money. If you’ve faced financial trouble sometime in your life, you probably want to do everything in your power to make sure they don’t relive your difficult experiences. If our goals are not to worry about money so you can have […]
“1 Down, 51 to Go” Link Roundup
Remember how rushed you felt in December? Same thing for me. Then, usually in January, I get the feeling that I have plenty of time to accomplish my goals for the coming year. But when you think about it, a week in December is just as long (or short) as a week in January. And […]