Monthly Archives: September 2008
Getting a Loan Today
The lending market has gone a little crazy over the last several weeks. Depending on which expert you listen to then there is still much more the industry will face in the coming days and weeks (and even years). But no matter how often the experts predict the end, daily life still goes on for … Continue reading
The Dog Ate My Shoe
One week ago my husband took my oldest son to buy brand new running shoes. My son has been getting up every morning and walking/running one mile. We felt it was time he got some new shoes. The morning dew is heavy right now and we walk in a field, so I set up a … Continue reading
Cut Gas Costs Today
The price of gasoline fell temporarily, but if you blinked then you probably missed it. No one was really shocked when prices climbed back up because few had the chance to get use to the lower costs. Gasoline is one of those expenses that some people have to spend. There is no alternative (like public … Continue reading
The True Cost of a Bailout
A friend of mine opened a business a few years back. He was a natural born salesman and he chose a line of products for which his skills and knowledge were well known in the community. Plus it was something that he loved. It was literally the “perfect storm†of business opportunity. One year of … Continue reading
Worst Case Scenario
This entire financial crisis has my mind racing. The “what ifs” seem to pile up faster than the dirty dishes or the laundry (and I have a house full of boys). It’s hard not to worry about what would become of us if the financial crises took the turn some experts are predicting it will … Continue reading
Protecting Your Money If Your Bank Fails
Last night, Washington Mutual became the largest bank failure in U.S. history. While much of its $182 billion in deposits were insured by the FDIC, amounts over $100,000 are not and may be lost forever. In addition, many depositors are reporting challenges in rapidly accessing their funds today, even though they may not be at … Continue reading
Fireproof Opens Tonight
The creators of Facing the Giants release a new movie tonight: Fireproof. The film follows a young couple Caleb and Catherine, on the brink of divorce. Here is a brief synopsis from the film’s website: As the couple prepares to enter divorce proceedings, Caleb’s father challenges his son to commit to a 40-day experiment: “The … Continue reading
Becoming a Millionaire God’s Way
I just started reading “Becoming a Millionaire God’s Way: Getting Money to You, Not From You” by Dr. C. Thomas Anderson. You can purchase the book for just $9.99 here or read it online for free. Author Robert Kiyosaki of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” wrote the foreword and in it says, “money is not evil, … Continue reading
New Tool for Finding Grocery Deals
There’s a new tool to help you save money on groceries– and it’s free! Take a look at MyGroceryDeals.com. The idea is simple. Rather than sifting through all the flyers to find out which store has the best deals for certain products, you can find all of the flyers in one place at MyGroceryDeals.com. With … Continue reading
Sarbanes-Oxley: Could This Be a Key to the Financial Crisis?
Some economists, financial experts and even Federal lawmakers are talking a lot about Sarbanes-Oxley today. What is it? The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is also known as the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002. Named for Senator Paul Sarbanes of Maryland and Representative Michael Oxley of Ohio, it was passed (very … Continue reading