Fear is one of the strongest emotions that most people express about their financial circumstances. Some of the fear is unjustified; but we all do experience these emotions at a point in life. Sometimes it is triggered by a thought of losing a job, panic when the stock market is plunging or other factors. I …
Last week i received on the mail my annual social security statement detailing how many years i have contributed, how much Social Security taxes i have contributed, earnings that i may receive … and lot more other details. Out of curiosity i checked the Social security website and these are some details i read from the site. The …
It has been a great and busy week, glad the weekend is knocking. On personal finance, here are some articles for this week round-up. Bargaineering List of Free Specialty Consumer Reports A comprehensive list of reports with your personal data that you are entitled to receive. Cashmoneylife Analysis Paralysis: The Cost of Inaction Patrick …
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 …
