The new Apple iPad was just released and Wallet Pop recently put together a list of the top applications you’ll need for your new gadget. All of them are free unless otherwise noted. Kayak Flights: This app offers iPad users an easy way to search for flights by using the large screen. iBooks: You can [...]
Like much of the country, temperatures are well-below average in my neck of the woods. But since just over a week ago I had the air conditioner on, it’s hard for me to go straight to blasting the heat. So my house feels a bit like a meat locker. To resolve the issue I pulled [...]
In October 2008, my church pastor challenged the congregation to tithe for three months. We took the challenge. At the time tithing was a big leap of faith for me and my husband. The week after our first tithe I lost my job causing a large financial blow to our budget. However, we knew that [...]
The number one cause of debt in America is spending. There are some people that have fallen into debt because of medical problems or accidents, but most of this country is struggling because of personal decisions. There is a simple way to correct this problem – stop spending. For the next thirty days (or more [...]
The extreme heat and lazy summer days have bred some bad habits in our home. In the past we have tackled the habits of television and computer with tokens. This year it was important to get the electronics back into control and also begin teaching basic checking. It all began with a closed account. I [...]
We told you earlier about the Snowflake approach to debt. The idea is a spin-off of Dave Ramsey’s “Debt Snowball.” The debt snowball is making a list of your debts from smallest to largest and then tackling them, starting with the smallest amount. Once you’ve paid off the lowest one, you target the next one [...]
Health Insurance can be a thorn in many people's sides. The cost of the premiums seems to stay on the rise as the service continues to fall. One of the best ways to avoid the system is to get out of it. Health Savings Accounts let you get your medical treatment on your own terms. [...]