Crisis Looming

I lost my job a few months ago. My wife works, but she doesn’t make much money, and we also have three kids. I’m still trying to keep up my credit card payments, but next month I know I’ll be late and they’ll start adding fees.

Aug 13, 2008 | Comments 0

Adapted From Success For Dummies

Each of us at one time or another has thought about how wonderful it would be to have as much foresight as hindsight. Then we could avoid making mistakes! Not only is that hope unrealistic, it's also unwise. Mistakes are often the springboard for major accomplishments.

Jul 25, 2008 | Comments 0

Making Six Figures and Broke!

My husband finished dental school three years ago. Recently, told me that he wants to go back to school to become a dental anesthesiologist. He makes $100,000 a year right now but says this will give him the potential to double his income.

Jul 25, 2008 | Comments 0

ZigOn Politicians

A "politician" has been described as a genius who can open the door of your car with one hand, help you in with the other, and still have one hand left to pat you on the back and ask for your vote. Yes, as the saying goes, at one time in America we told political jokes and now we elect them.

Jul 23, 2008 | Comments 0

ZigOn: Listening to the Coach

Jul 21, 2008 | Comments 0

Relative Needs Help!

My uncle’s wife died last year. An attorney handled probate for him, but I don’t think it was an estate attorney. He doesn’t know if she had life insurance, and now he’s left with medical bills totaling about $8,000.

Jul 22, 2008 | Comments 0

Silly Gas Move!

I drive 120 miles a day to and from work in an old, paid-for SUV that gets 14 miles per gallon. I’ve done the math and calculated that I would save $437 a month driving a vehicle that gets 30 miles per gallon.

Jul 10, 2008 | Comments 0

Seven Steps to Christian Saving and Investing

Christian investor, please check your attitude at the door before you enter. According to the Bible, God-honoring investing is a critical element of good stewardship.

Jul 08, 2008 | Comments 0

Productivity, Time Management

If I were to ask the question, Would you like to improve your productivity dramatically without working any longer or any harder?

Jul 08, 2008 | Comments 0