There is so much information thrown at children today that it should be no surprise that the majority of children grow up to be out of control financially (and other ways as well, but that’s for another day). It is time for parents around the globe to step up and know when it is okay [...]
It can be difficult to choose a career as a Christian. The more responsibility that you pile on you then the more difficult the choice can become. It can be scary enough to step out into change when you are in it alone. Dragging your family along for the ride can be down right debilitating. [...]
My first business was a lemonade stand. I even hired the other kids in the neighborhood to help sale the drinks. It was a HUGE success and not only did I make a bundle, but I was featured in the local paper and also mentioned on ‘The Rest of the Story.’ The hitch in the [...]
As if a day off of work wasn’t enough of a gift on Labor Day, how does free Chick-Fil-A sound? Visit any participating Chick-fil-A restaurant on Labor Day after 10:30am and get one free order of their new Chick-n-Strips. Here’s the catch– you must be wearing attire featuring your favorite football team. It can be [...]
Sometimes saving and scrimping can get draining. Using credit cards and leasing nice cars may look attractive on days when you turn down a trip to the mall or dinner with friends. But here is an inspirational story to keep you going. CNN Money introduces us to Gina and John Rodrigues, a pair of 27-year-olds [...]
That embossed diploma hanging on your wall may be the most expensive thing you own– but that slip of paper is getting even more costly for today’s graduates. I recently came across two articles with some startling facts on the high cost of college. According to this report from CNNMoney.com, colleges and universities across the [...]
Your four-legged furry family member needs lots of care: food, vet appointments, and toys. Feeding Fido can get pricey. So start saving by using these dog food deals. Dog.com Order $49 worth of dog food from Dog.com and you’ll get free shipping. According to specifics, you’ll get free economy shipping which means it will be [...]
It is extremely unusual for someone to challenge the IRS and come out the winner, but it happened recently. An accountant took on the government giant over stock and cash received when some life insurance companies became publicly traded in the late 1990s. Charles Ulrich has been an accountant for 49 years and didn’t like [...]
ABC News recently did a story about how the cheapest family in America saves on groceries. This family of seven manages to live off just $350 in groceries each month. What is top on the list of how they accomplish this feat? COUPONS. My husband hates to use coupons and will absolutely refuse to do [...]
I get a lot of free stuff. Almost daily my mailbox holds a sample of some product or a coupon to try something for free. Here is my secret for finding free stuff– I visit a bunch of different websites. Here are a few to check out in order to snag the best freebies: Shop4Freebies.com [...]