Posted by Stewardship is about taking good care of things that belong to someone else or everyone. We should not we wasteful or irresponsible with our resources. Unfortunately the ones telling us to be good stewards often want what is ours. They are asking and asking without teaching how to be good stewards. We get mixed messages…Read more »
Posted by Many years ago, I “retired” at age 30 from a large corporation. I took a big pay cut when I left to do something I would enjoy much more. It was a challenge. More recently, my spouse fully retired making me the “bread winner.” This time I was better prepared for the lowered cash flow.…Read more »
Posted by It seems so easy, just get that debit card and go: check balances online, go paperless, go auto pay. How do we manage our money so as not to get in debt? Are you getting married or newly wed? Trying to work out finances with a new person who may not have the same priorities…Read more »
Posted by Baby steps – pick the smallest debt and work on that one. This will accomplish two things: A feeling of success and progress Extra cash you now have to go after a bigger loan Tween steps – you probably did not get here overnight so don’t expect an instant fix Cancel and cut up the…Read more »
Posted by A couple of summers ago my husband and I walked up a Norwegian mountain with some friends. It was 5 hours of struggle. Who knew you could sweat so much so near the arctic circle. At the top I rested, reflected and looked at how far I had come. At this time of year we…Read more »
Posted by While my dear Daddy had Alzheimers, he never lost his charm, or the “twinkle,” as his nurse would say. When mom died he had “girl friends” at the elderly home. Sometimes they fought to sit next to him. But there was one who whacked him on the leg with her cane in my presence. Daddy…Read more »
Posted by That is a long title, but when you make financial decisions they can have long range implications for you and others. Here are just a few things to consider: Debt consolidators These companies will offer to help you get out of debt. But they won’t promise to get rid of all of it and they…Read more »
