In my last article “Should You Tithe While You’re Getting Out of Debt” I gave you 3 questions to ask yourself to help decide how to make that decision. But what if you’re getting out of debt, you’re not yet a tither, but you’d like to be? How do you decide if you should pay […]
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I Invested in a Rental Property!
As many of you may know, I began investing in real estate a couple of years ago as a way to build money for retirement. In my “I Bought a House” series, I detailed how I bought a home, fixed it up, and flipped it for a decent profit. Now I’ve bought a rental property! […]
How to Be Mortgage Smart- Do’s and Don’ts for Buying a Home
Do you know how to be mortgage smart? It’s home buying season once again and the housing market has now come back after a few years of tough times. In fact, as I write this, I’m in the middle of emailing documents and wiring money to buy a rental property. But that’s a subject for […]
Should You Take on Debt to Get a Tax Break?
Have you ever had someone advise you to take on debt (such as a mortgage or a car lease) so you can get a tax break? Maybe it was your dad, a friend, or even a trusted professional such as an accountant whom you trust to give you good, solid financial advice. A tax break […]
Don’t Buy Stuff You Can’t Afford- Hilarious Video From SNL
I saw this great skit on Saturday Night Live a while back and thought I would share it with all my readers. It’s a great laugh but also probably the truest and simplest thing you can do to keep your financial situation under control. Watch Amy Pohler and Steve Martin work their comedy magic and […]
Living Paycheck to Paycheck? How You Can Get Ahead (Part 2)
In the first ” Living Paycheck to Paycheck?- How to Get Ahead ” article in the series, I showed you eight things that may be causing you to live paycheck to paycheck. In this second part of the series, I’ll show you some of the things you can do to stop spending more than you […]
