Yes, your child has been accepted! An excellent financial aid package, scholarship, work-study, or a combination of the three, I hope. He or she may be the first in the family to go to college or the first to attend college in the U.S. You've already warned them about the dangers of college life: sex, drugs, mindless recreational activities and the squandering of time. But … [Read more...]
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How Personal Finances and Habits Can Tear a Marriage Apart
Surveys have shown that financial arguments are a leading cause of divorce. From secret credit cards to hidden bank accounts, it's the underlying spending habits are the real issue. A recent poll on CreditCards.com revealed that most women would end a relationship after discovering secrets about their partner's spending habits. The website's director of marketing and … [Read more...]
Family Finances 101 With Rob Wilson
Christmas is over, but the remnants remain in the Hopson household. Although the red and green decorations are packed up and stored in the back of my closet, the tree still stands. Before you judge me, note that it’s artificial and not dying and dropping pine needles all over the living room. It sparkles and shines. It’s the first tree that I purchased and decorated as a first … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Make Finances A Family Affair in 2013
by Kara I. Stevens Is this the year that you will get your family’s finances back on track? Well, I hope you are not making the mistake of tackling the family finances alone. To bring prosperity to you and your loved ones, it needs to be a family affair. Here are 5 ways to involve the entire family in the family's finances: [imagebrowser id=99] BMWK - How do you get … [Read more...]
Getting Your Teens Responsible About Their Finances
As a young man I struggled with the management of my finances. This was due in part to my father's control and silence over the money I made from my neighborhood lawn-mowing gig. He would leave me with a couple dollars, take the bulk of the money I made, deposit it into a credit union account and that was that. No explanation and no conversation. And he almost dared me to … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Make A Date With Your Finances
With so much personal finance advice everywhere, you'd think we'd all be financially fit by now. Dave Ramsey blasts money tips from his radio show. Suze Orman lectures us on television while numerous personal finance books, blogs, and magazines spit out all sorts of money saving suggestions. As a result, we often know exactly what we should be doing with our money. … [Read more...]
Money Monday: How the Corner Candy Store Can Help Us Master Our Finances
by Dr. Charles Alonzo Peters Growing up my family didn't have a lot of money. But that didn't mean we couldn't enjoy certain little pleasures in life. As kids the corner store down the block was our little ghetto Disneyland. The front of the store lined with rows of mouth watering treats created just as much excitement, anticipation, and joy as a real amusement … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Recession Proof Your Finances – Part 1
I don't know about you, but lately I've been keeping a close eye on my finances and trying to make myself feel as secure as possible. One big hole in my wallet is our grocery bill, which easily spins out of control faster than you can say, "Bagelfuls, 2 for $4." Here are a few habits I've picked up over the last couple weeks. See if any help you out and leave your own … [Read more...]
Thankful Wife: 5 Ways My Husband Helped Me During the COVID-19 Pandemic
I had no idea how I would respond during a pandemic...until one happened! And then one morning as we were getting ready for work, soon after they announced a 'shelter in place' for social distancing in our area, I just broke down and cried. And I cried hard....harder than I've cried in a very long time. I was feeling so many emotions at once. My response shocked me. But what … [Read more...]
Not on the Same Page with Your Spouse? Here are 5 Steps to Creating a Godly Vision for Your Marriage
When you’re dating, it’s easy to be on the same page with your partner. Compromise comes so easy and you just smile and agree about everything. You don’t even consciously know you're compromising...you’re just in LOVE and so willing to please your 'bae'. But as soon as you get married, you quickly realize you are not on the same page with your spouse about so many things - … [Read more...]
Smart Money Moves to Make Now:File Your Tax Return Now or Later?
In the middle of this health crisis, you are probably wondering if you should submit your tax return now or later. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to IRS.com, we have until July 15. No matter what your decision is, there are smart money moves to make now! With all of this uncertainty and confusion about the economy, a lot of U.S citizens are facing tough decisions. Many … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Tell You’ve Found a Real Christian Spouse
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, many singles are bound to be looking for love. Too often, however, many end up looking for love in all the wrong places. In particular, some who wear the name "Christian" find themselves in a bind because, sadly, they believe the church is the last place they'll find a spouse who shares their values. If you're confused about how to … [Read more...]
10 Things You Can Do Differently in 2020 to Make a Difference in Your Marriage
When you've been married for a while, you can get pretty tired of the same ole, same ole. Without intentional behaviors, your marriage bliss can quickly fall into a marriage abyss. Well, not to worry. We believe that change is possible in your marriage no matter how far you've fallen. It starts with making a decision to be different...to do things differently. If you're short … [Read more...]
Generosity in Marriage: 3 Ways to Outgive Your Spouse
Generosity. It's a word that needs no introduction. Usually, it's attached to some form of financial capability. How much money do we give to charity? Do we pick up the tab when out with friends? How much money do we drop in the homeless man's bucket? However, the fact that generosity encompasses more than finance is not lost on those in love. Strong marriages are built by … [Read more...]
Successful Communication in Marriage Between the Introvert and the Extrovert
So, you think you've found "the one." He's courted you for a while and you've had a successful exclusive relationship. He popped the question and you gave him the answer he was hoping for. As you go about the business of building a lifelong relationship a few things come to light. You realize that your personality differences can lead to disaster if you don't fully grasp the … [Read more...]