Homer and Tricia (fictitious names) were doing well. Or so it seemed. Homer had a good paying government job and Tricia was self employed. They had a mortgage on a nice house and were making payments on a nearly new car. They carried credit card debt, but “so does everyone”, they reasoned. Then the unexpected […]
Which Debt Snowball is Best for You?
Creating a debt snowball is a great way to reduce your debt, but not all snowballs work the same way. As you read about these, ask yourself, “Which one is best for me?”
An Antidote to Materialism: Declare Your True Citizenship
ma·te·ri·al·ism Noun/: A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values. Is materialism an issue for you? It is for me. You and I live in an alluring world … a world of consumerism that is unparalleled in the history of mankind. We can have literally anything we want […]
Leaving Your Children an Inheritance – Rethinking the Issue
In my post, “Should You Leave an Inheritance to Your Children?”, I concluded that giving some inheritance to my children while I am still alive is a good idea. While I haven’t totally changed those plans, Randy Alcorn’s book “Managing God’s Money”, has me rethinking this entire inheritance issue…again. The following thoughts are worth considering […]
Co-signing for Your Spouse – Something to Think Twice About
I discourage co-signing for two reasons: it doesn’t help the one who is making the request and it invites trouble in the relationship. The reason someone needs a co-signer is because the potential lender has determined that this particular borrower is not a good risk. Therefore, the best way to help this borrower face the […]
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