One of the best ways to expand your knowledge about personal finance and apply practical ideas and tips to your situation is to read a good book on the subject.  There are a number of top personal finance books I’ve come across and read in my desire...

Do you feel like you have a responsibility, based on good financial stewardship, to boycott the purchase of products provided by companies with questionable or immoral practices?  There are obvious products one might choose to avoid, but should your...

Do you ever feel like you’re in financial darkness?  In other words, do you sometimes feel a bit lost when it comes to knowing what you’re going to accomplish with your personal finances over the next few years?  Perhaps you need a flashlight or...

Retirement planning is an important part of managing money wisely.  I think it’s necessary to build retirement through a long-term investment plan once certain financial goals have been met (emergency savings, out of debt, etc.).   Retirement is...

I can’t tell you how many times the topic of Christmas has come up in family discussions the last few weeks.  My wife has reminded me often it’s almost time to set up the Christmas tree (we traditionally do this right after Thanksgiving)!  I...