Going over real estate advice on the Internet, it seems the majority says it’s a good time to buy a home these days with the market prices down and all. Not to mention the tax incentives for new home buyers. But if you were buying a new home, you’d have to know all the details so you can...

Len linked to this article, which sent me off on a whole bunch of other reading along this topic and it has hit pretty close to home. I wrote a post a few months back on some thoughts I was having on paying pastors. This article has convinced me that we really need to think about this a lot more, es...

Who can say no to a fat paycheck? We are all waiting for that raise which can pay all our monthly dues and still leave enough extra for weekend shopping. As a matter of fact, a higher salary is one of the biggest considerations every time we’re looking to transfer to another job. Problem is, e...

The secret to surviving a recession is opportunity recognition.  The first step in opportunity recognition is to know and believe that there will always be opportunity for those who seek and pursue it.  Regardless of how bad the economy may seem, people still buy and sell.  People still have need...

CARNIVAL OF FINANCIAL GOALS is now up at Pimp Your Finances: Carnival of Financial Goals - Music Edition!!...

HENRY  n. â€œMy bonus is ‘shameful’—but I worked hard to get it,â€� said John Konstantinidis, a wholesale insurance broker, lunching Friday at Harry’s at Hanover Square. “I’m a HENRY,â€� Mr. Konstantinidis added. “High Earner but Not Rich Yet.â€� R...

I'm 29, single (assume it's going to remain that way) female, and have spent the last few years saving an amount that's getting close to about $30k, which I presently have in my bank's equivalent of a your average ING Saver account, figuring by now I'd've figured out what I could/was willing to do w...

We can never get enough of tips that help us to save more, especially if the forecast on the economy continues to be gloomy and unpredictable. We have to be very smart every time we take out our wallets. Here are more practical suggestions which you can try. Use old newspapers as weed suppressor und...

MONEY HACKS CARNIVAL is now up at Pimp Your Finances: Money Hacks Carnival - Presidential Edition!!...

Planning for retirement should start very early. We all work extra hard because we want to have a secure life when we’re old and wrinkly. Start envisioning your life when you’re retired so you can motivate yourself to save up for your future. Where do you want to live? What do you want t...