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Financial and Life Lessons from 40 Years of Marriage
As I bask in the celebration of our recent 40th wedding anniversary, complete with surprise readings from each child, child-in-law and grandchild, I can see some great personal finance applications of the principles Jan and I used raising our four children.
10 Frugal Landscaping Ideas to make Your Yard Amazing
So, I’m starting to research frugal landscaping ideas to make my yard amazing this Spring. Bloggers have so many fab ideas! There are so many back yard projects, curb appeal DIYs that it’s hard to narrow down what will not only look best for my home, but also won’t hurt my wallet too much! I […]
Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans
When borrowing money for college, students have two different types of federal student loans that they can access: subsidized and unsubsidized. What are the differences between these two types of loans? Which type of loan is more attractive for students?
15 baby toys that you can make for free
Who said babies have to be expensive? I am due in a few weeks with baby #3 and let me tell you that I have learned that you don’t need most of the baby stuff that stores try to sell. Especially when it comes to toys. Babies tend to want to play with everything and […]
5 Free & Insanely Helpful Apps To Help You Get Control of Your Money
1. Personal Capital See all your accounts in one place with their award-winning software. Their free tools let you manage your entire financial life from one secure place – the one app to eliminate the rest of them. They have become the go-to app for managing your total financial picture. One of my favorite features is their fee-checker […]
20 ways to use worn out clothes that you’ve never thought of
Don’t throw away those worn out clothes, instead repurpose them! There are lots of ways to repurpose clothes and breathe new life into them. We have rounded up 20 creative ideas for your worn out clothes to get you inspired to repurpose what you already have just sitting in your closet, let’s DIY! Those stretched out […]
Christian View of Insurance: Is it Biblical?
Many people choose self-insurance or go without insurance while others take on too much insurance. During downtimes, insurance can be a financial lifesaver. But is it wise and godly to protect against illness, death, accident, or theft?