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Book Review: “Debt-Free Living” by Larry Burkett

“Debt-Free Living” by Larry Burkett is an interesting and informative book about making decisions that will help you get out of debt and to stay debt free. The book was original published and so the numbers he uses in example budgets seems surprisingly low, but other than that it is a great book to read or recommend to someone who is ready to make a change. Burkett briefly describes the concept of credit and how it began again after the Great Depression. He also talks about how the government fuels the use of credit because it helps to boost the … Continue reading →

These High, Green Hills – Jan Karon

“These High, Green Hills,” the third installment of the Mitford series, finds Father Tim and Cynthia as newlyweds. Tim has never been married, and now in his sixties he’s finding the idea of having a wife delightful, challenging, and invigorating. Each day, Cynthia presents him with new thoughts and dreams, and he loves listening to her flights of fancy. He’s not so crazy about her intense desire to bring the furniture from her house next door over to the rectory, and take the rectory furniture over to her house (which she has retained as a studio) but when she explains … Continue reading →

The Importance of Reading About Finances

It is important to understand what is happening to your money and why. It is important to continue to learn about money management, investing and budgeting. One way to do this is to read about finances on a regular basis. One easy way to do this is to read at least one book about finance a year. Another thing you can do is to subscribe to a magazine that explains the trends that affect your money, and investing strategies. I make it a point to read at least one new book about finances every year. This has really affected the … Continue reading →

Financial Pitfalls: Failure to Establish Financial Independence

One important step in managing your finances is to become independent of outside help. Usually parents or in-laws offer this help and it may be small amounts of money monthly or it may be large gifts of money annually. If your parents are in a position to give you money this is can be seen as a blessing. Many parents are able to help their children with a down payment on a home. They may also help with the purchase of your first car. While these gifts are nice. It is important that you do not become dependent on them. … Continue reading →