April is National Financial Literacy Month, which makes now - especially after just doing your taxes - a great time to review your finances and consider any adjustments that should be made. … [Read more...] about April is Financial Literacy Month
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Best Money Blog Posts of the Week
On Saturdays here at Money Wise Pastor I like to share some of the best money blog posts of the week from other money sites I follow: Free Money Finance reviews the best cash back credit cards out there right now. Christian Personal Finance gives great tips on how to stop living paycheck to paycheck. Faith and Finance gives three reasons why you need to teach your kids … [Read more...] about Best Money Blog Posts of the Week
Did You Spend More on Easter This Year?
Americans planned to spend more on Easter in 2012, according to a report last week from the National Retail Federation. This year's Easter spending was expected to be $16.8 billion. That's an increase of 11% over 2011 Easter spending. $2.34 billion of that is for candy alone. Wow, that’s a lot of Peeps! … [Read more...] about Did You Spend More on Easter This Year?
Free Document Shredding Events Help Prevent Identity Theft
With identity theft on the rise, it's more important than ever to properly dispose of your sensitive financial and legal documents you no longer need. Gratefully, many banks and credit unions are helping to prevent identity theft by offering free document shredding days. … [Read more...] about Free Document Shredding Events Help Prevent Identity Theft
Four Costly Myths About Credit Cards
The Wall Street Journal Guide to Starting Fresh is a great how-to guide for people starting over after a financial setback like a job loss, divorce, or death of a spouse. In it, author Karen Blumenthal shares four really costly misconceptions about credit cards: … [Read more...] about Four Costly Myths About Credit Cards