When a will is mentioned, many people think millionaires, celebrities’, and huge estates; yet others think about death. The reality is, people who prepare the will actually acknowledge their mortality. They put their ‘earthly house’ in order, so that when they die, or become incapacitated, life will not stop for those who rely on them. …
I was looking over some debt statistics and i was surprised at what i found. Over 40% of US families spend more than they earn. Only 2% of homes in America are paid for. Nearly 1 in every 35 households in the United States will file for bankruptcy. 96%of all Americans will be financially dependent …
I do not know about you, but this statement seems very appealing. It speaks about convenience and a worry free life. However, I asked myself is this the real financial freedom, or is this a mindset issue? So i did a Google search for this query and the results were astounding. Results 1 – 10 …
Starting today here at kick debt off, i will be writing a weekly personal finance great reads – featuring some great posts that i read over the week. Featured this week Bible Money Matters Is Math The King Of The Financial Jungle? Craig poses a thought provoking question. If it makes the most math sense it must …
The imbalance between the efforts applied and expected or acquired results equals to frustration. Have you ever felt like you have tried all you can and yet see no progress? Ever worked on something so hard for so long and no result or progress? That is the feeling am talking about. I kinda felt that …
Having been raised in a Christian family, i was taught about giving and tithing ten percent of all allowances received. This was reinforced in church and school as years went by. While this was good in all manner and form, it left me with a constant sense of guilt whenever i went to church without an offering. …
Tithe is defined in the dictionary as the tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income set apart as an offering to God or for works of mercy, or the same amount regarded as an obligation or tax for the support of the church, priesthood, or the like. Many people today struggle with the issue …
Valentine’s Day in my opinion is a marketing strategy for big shops to get you into their doors. They know you will feel guilty if you do not buy something pricey for your significant other. They run television ads to form expectations, and once you watch these commercials over and over, they have you hooked …
Most of the electronics gadgets are technology driven. This means that because of the technology revolution and change, today’s technology will possibly be obsolete in less than a decade. Before you invest in that electronic gadget that you have been planning to buy, answer some of these questions, bearing in mind that the way you …
Would i rather follow my budget or follow the leading of the Holy Spirit? This is one of the biggest financial questions that every christian has to answer. I am all about budgetting, planning, getting out of debt, pretty spreadsheets that forecast spending and savings, but obedience to God is way greater than sacrifices to my …
