Grown Ups and Financial Reality
Every Friday my syndicated column appears in a bunch of newspapers in southeastern Ontario. Here’s this week’s! Last week, in New York, the Staten Island Ferry collided with the pier, sending...
View ArticleDo You Feel Rich?
Do you feel rich? You likely don’t. Few of us do, and especially in this recession, many of us are understandably worried about money. We’re not sure how the bills will get paid. We’re wondering when...
View ArticleShopping Should Not be a Status Symbol
Photo by Jennie Faber We live in a consumer culture, which is based on two principles: “I deserve to be happy.” “I could be happy if I just tried a little bit harder.” That’s what our culture sells...
View ArticleLiving Small Often Means Loving Large
Yesterday I asked “are you called or are you driven”? Do you feel like your life is out of control, or can you peacefully move forward, knowing God is leading? Living Tight Today I want to look at...
View ArticleFunny Video: How to Get Out of Debt
I don’t have time to write a long post today, but for your viewing pleasure, I present this hilarious video on how to get out of debt fast. It’s got one simple tip. See if you can pick it up: Related...
View ArticleClothing Allowance for Kids
photo © 2007 mike wright | more info (via: Wylio) I’m taking some time this summer just to rejuvenate, so I’m running this guest post by Patty DeLoach from Patty’s Pen. When our kids were small...
View ArticleWhy Are Struggling Young Families Paying for Wealthy Seniors?
I know I usually post about marriage and parenting, but I thought given the economic crisis the world is facing I’d talk economics. Please forgive me, but I’ve had a thought, and I’d really like your...
View ArticleCard Swap Giveaway: A Neat Way of Earning Points while You Spend
Hi everyone! Are you feeling the Christmas spirit yet? I sure am! I’ve never been much of a Christmas person, because I don’t like the hassle and trying to figure out gifts for everyone. But this year...
View ArticleCreating a Savings Strategy with your Husband
Is money tight for you right now? Around this time of year, money tensions can easily rear their ugly heads in marriage. I spend a lot of time writing about sex, but money is the OTHER big thing that...
View ArticleUse What You Have! Saving Money in January
The new year is wonderful for fresh starts, but unfortunately not everything can automatically be made new just because the calendar changes. And one of the things that follows us into the new year is...
View ArticleReader Question of the Week: He Won’t Take Our Finances Seriously!
Every weekend I like to post a question someone sends in and let you readers have a go at it. This week’s question comes from a reader, who would like her husband to be more involved in financial...
View ArticleWifey Wednesday: Don’t Be in the Dark About Your Family’s Finances
If tonight tragedy were to strike, and your husband were to be in a car accident, would you know where to find your insurance information? If a fire struck, would you know where your house content...
View ArticleShopping Should Not be a Status Symbol
Photo by Jennie Faber We live in a consumer culture, which is based on two principles: “I deserve to be happy.” “I could be happy if I just tried a little bit harder.” That’s what our culture sells...
View ArticleLiving Small Often Means Loving Large
Yesterday I asked “are you called or are you driven”? Do you feel like your life is out of control, or can you peacefully move forward, knowing God is leading? Living Tight Today I want to look at...
View ArticleFunny Video: How to Get Out of Debt
I don’t have time to write a long post today, but for your viewing pleasure, I present this hilarious video on how to get out of debt fast. It’s got one simple tip. See if you can pick it up: Tweet
View ArticleClothing Allowance for Kids
photo © 2007 mike wright | more info (via: Wylio) I’m taking some time this summer just to rejuvenate, so I’m running this guest post by Patty DeLoach from Patty’s Pen. When our kids were small...
View ArticleWhy Are Struggling Young Families Paying for Wealthy Seniors?
I know I usually post about marriage and parenting, but I thought given the economic crisis the world is facing I’d talk economics. Please forgive me, but I’ve had a thought, and I’d really like your...
View ArticleCard Swap Giveaway: A Neat Way of Earning Points while You Spend
Hi everyone! Are you feeling the Christmas spirit yet? I sure am! I’ve never been much of a Christmas person, because I don’t like the hassle and trying to figure out gifts for everyone. But this year...
View ArticleCreating a Savings Strategy with your Husband
Is money tight for you right now? Around this time of year, money tensions can easily rear their ugly heads in marriage. I spend a lot of time writing about sex, but money is the OTHER big thing that...
View ArticleWifey Wednesday: Waking Up
It’s Wednesday, the day when we talk marriage! I introduce a topic, and then you follow up either by commenting or by writing your own post and then linking up in the comments! Today, guest author...
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