Christian Personal Finance - Financial help, debt help and other financial resources

Espresso Machines: A way for Starbucks addicts to save money!

09.04.2009

Linda tells me that her Lattes that she makes are just about as good as the $4 ones from Starbucks and cost a fraction of the price to make. And with the machine itself only costing about $40, I am pretty sure it has already paid for itself!

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5 money saving ideas to help you save

09.03.2009

Many people would like to reduce their spending and increase their savings, but it seems like such a monumental task that they simply don’t take any steps in the right direction. Saving money can begin right now, and you can start in small ways. Here are several easy money saving ideas to get you started …

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Mint.com review of new features

09.02.2009

The popular Mint.com free online budget service recently announced a “significant product upgrade.” Here’s a brief review of it’s new features…

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The Government Can!

09.02.2009

A guy from my church, Tim Hawkins, is a pretty well-known comic and recently released this music video that I thought did a nice job of poking fun at some of the hilarious government policies in the U.S. – Enjoy!

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Government redistribution of wealth: Is it right?

09.01.2009

Should the government take from the rich to give to the poor? Biblically it is very clear that we should be redistributing our wealth to help the less fortunate. But what role should the government be playing in this with our tax dollars?

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Seek first the Kingdom of God and then…

08.31.2009

There really are benefits for seeking first the Kingdom of God… “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

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6 unusual uses for household items

08.30.2009

I just received my first issue of Real Simple – it turns out it is more of a girl magazine than I realized. It looks like every ad in the magazine is geared towards women somehow. So, being a guy, I didn’t get that much of a kick out of it, but Linda seemed to [...]

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The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management | Review

08.29.2009

The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management is all about establishing what your values are, what is really important to you, and then planning your life around them.

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Find the highest rates on savings accounts with Bankfox

08.28.2009

Looking to find the highest bank rates on savings accounts or to get free email alerts when your bank changes their rate? Bankfox may be your answer…

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The Message Bible MP3 Giveaway and other news

08.28.2009

The Message Audio Bible giveaway
A couple years ago I received The Message Bible as a gift from a friend. At first I was a little taken back at how “modern” of a translation it was. But as I read it more for the overall understanding of particular passages, rather than for exact translations of [...]

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How to create a tax efficient portfolio of investments

08.27.2009

Everyone wants their investment portfolio to perform well. But it is your after-tax return that really matters. If your portfolio earns you double-digit returns, those returns really aren’t so great if you end up losing 20% or 30% of them to taxes. In periods when the return on your investments is low, tax efficiency takes on even greater importance…

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20 free stock trades from Zecco

08.26.2009

Zecco’s 20 free trades promotion… So, they currently have a deal going where you can get 20 free stock trades if you sign up as a new customer. I signed up with them about a year ago…

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Comparing Annuity Features: How to choose the right one

08.26.2009

This article has been submitted by the folks at NewRetirement.com, a website dedicated to provide unbiased and comprehensive coverage on retirement financial issues and ensure that retirees save money, increase their income, save their assets, and secure their future.
How to choose the right annuity
Purchasing an annuity can be a great way to guarantee your retirement [...]

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