I find it amazing how we pay attention to saving nickels and dimes on small purchases, but we're almost completely oblivious when it comes to the big purchases in our lives. Let’s face it, you won't win the financial game by saving a few dollars on a loaf of bread or buying your favorite outfit on sale. The money game is won by playing it smart with the major purchases in our … [Read more...]
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15 Easy Ways To Take Your Money Game To The Next Level in 2017
We hate rules. Maybe it's the rebel inside all of us. But, if you really think about it, rules serve us well. They keep us safe. They help us achieve our goals. Rules of the road, for instance, ensure that we'll arrive at our destination safely without accident. There are rules to the money game as well. Unfortunately, too often we ignore them resulting in financial carnage. … [Read more...]
How to Maintain Your Marriage While Caring for Aging Parents
Most of us never think about what will happen if our parents become incapacitated or even what will happen as they age. As a kid, our parents seem strong and invincible. So why think about elder care? Listen, I certainly didn't think about it. Yet, that didn't stop it from slapping me in the face real hard. I found myself being the primary care giver to both of my … [Read more...]
How Well Would You Score on a Marriage Performance Review?
One of the things I look forward to every year on my job is seeing what my manager thought of my overall job performance. It's beneficial to me because I am reminded of my strengths, but I'm also enlightened on my areas needing improvement. I’m usually aware of the things I could do to make me a much better employee. Sometimes discussing those things is necessary for my … [Read more...]
Money Monday: These 5 Gift Card Scams Could Cost You Big
Stumped for a gift idea? Don’t know what to get your co-worker or relative? Faced with this dilemma, it’s easy to go with the old standby—a gift card. In fact, 57 percent of shoppers plan to purchase a gift card this Christmas season. But before you buy a gift card, be aware of potential pitfalls, some of which could cost you serious cash. Know who you’re shopping for In a … [Read more...]
Black Friday or Cyber Monday: What to But and When to Buy It
Thinking of whether to head out Black Friday or sleep in and take care of your Christmas list on Cyber Monday. Well Credit.com has some helpful guidance for you. By Jill Krasny Whether or not you mark off Black Friday on your calendar, chances are you’re wondering what bargains are out there this season. For instance, is it better to purchase a smartphone that Friday, … [Read more...]
The 6 Biggest Relationship Killers for Seemingly Perfect Couples
[tps_header]Can we keep it real for a second? Stop expecting a perfect relationship out of imperfect people!! The elephant in the room when it comes to relationships is that, NO, they are not as perfect as they look on Facebook and, YES, we all go through some of the same types of issues. I have noticed in my years that one of the things that keeps people from working though … [Read more...]
Husbands: 3 Powerful Prayers to Cover Your Marriage from Spiritual Attack
There is nothing more beautiful than a husband praying over his wife. Lift her up before God each day, asking for God’s power, protection and peace. When a man covers his marriage in prayer, you know he is serious. Start here and then keep building upon your marriage with work and prayer. Every place you see a blank insert your wife’s name. Pray for her peace God, You … [Read more...]
Money Monday: How to Have a Debt-Free Christmas without Being a Grinch
Christmas is a little less than seven weeks away. But planning now for the holiday season will ensure that your Christmas spending doesn't send you to the poor house. Take these simple steps to prevent the holidays from derailing your finances. Create a budget Your budget will become the bedrock upon which rests your holiday spending. Sit down with your spouse to decide ahead … [Read more...]
When Temps Go Low, Bills Go High; 10 Tips to Lower You Utility Bills
For most of us in the U.S., fall weather is starting to set in. That means the cooler weather is here to stay. Whether you've already switched the heat on in your home this fall or you're just weeks away from doing so, here are some tips from Credit.com about how to lower your utility bills. By Christine Giordano Last year, most of us in the colder states got lucky with … [Read more...]
Money Monday: 5 Money Tips That’ll Turn Your Child into a Financial Rockstar
It's no secret that many Americans are struggling financially. Many of us are stuck in a paycheck-to-paycheck cycle or are so submersed by debt that it's hard to imagine another way of life. And no one wants their kids fall into the same financial traps that many find in adulthood. You want better for your children. You want your kids to confidently earn, save, and manage … [Read more...]
Does a Good God Want Me in a Bad Marriage?
Marriage should be a good thing, right? It's meant to bring happiness and joy. The lives of husband and wife come together to form a new perfectly imperfect union. That is the ideal. However, sometimes instead of getting ideal, we can end up in an ordeal. And in this situation, many begin to question the institution of marriage. Does a good God want me in a bad … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Solve Your Money Problems with 3 Brilliant Ways to Make More
You've been on a quest to get your money game straight; you read financial websites, watch money shows and buy lots of books. Perhaps you've even talked to friends and family—or even an advisor—about how to improve your finances. But you still find yourself with more bills, debt and problems than actual money. Could all the information you've devoured be … [Read more...]
Wives, You Need More than a G-Rated Marriage; 5 Small, Sexy Tricks to Try
Wives, G-Rated is good in your marriage, but be sure to try out rated PG, PG13, R and X. Your marriage is between husband and wife and no one else. Do what makes you feel happy and excited. Let your husband experience the best of you in this area. The romantic sexual side of your marriage is so important but can be neglected due to stress and busy schedules. Whether married … [Read more...]
Got FOMO? Find Out What It Is and How to Use It to Make More Money
By Richelle Thomas We all want to fit in. Adult peer pressure can be a bit more intense than it was in grade school. Instead of being envious of a friend’s new Flintstone lunch box, we are faced with bigger, shinier and often way more expensive items to keep up with. We may feel a little insecure when our friend arrives at dinner in a nicer car or when their spouse has … [Read more...]