Since the 2012 tax deadline has been extended this year, we have a little more time to make those last minute IRA contributions. In case you didn’t know, you can actually make an IRA contribution for the previous tax year up to the date when taxes are due. For the 2011 tax year, that means you can wait until Tuesday April 17th 2012 to make your IRA contribution. But if you plan on making a contribution for last year between... Read more
While many investors are still asking the question, “is gold a good investment?” some are challenging the idea that calling gold an investment is the right thing to do at all. One of the most prominent voices to speak against the gold investment argument is none other than Warren Buffett. Arguably one of the greatest investors of all time, it’s worth listening to what Mr. Buffett has to say about the ‘great gold investment debate.’ Warren Buffett recently reaffirmed his... Read more
Sometimes the shortest verses pack the hardest punch. When it comes to verses about money, the Bible is no different. I’m always amazed with how clear the Bible is when it comes to stewardship and money management. As a challenge, I decided to see if I could find one verse in the Bible to sum up one aspect of money. Whether you’re talking about stewardship, debt, investing, or savings, these single Bible verses really puts things into perspective. If you’re... Read more
A mentor of mine would always tell me “the more you learn, the more you earn.” While I never really doubted his advice all that much, this proverb of his always made me wonder if it was true or not. Most of us would agree that a college degree or professional degree will equip you for a better job and higher income, so the saying seemed like it was true, but I always like to have data to back things... Read more
I’ve previously written on Faith and Finance about Christian Business Leaders, and their place in the world. I believe that not only is there room for Christian Business Leaders, but I believe there is a shortage of Christian business leaders who will not only run their business with the utmost integrity, but will also stand firmly in the public eye in their conviction and love for Jesus Christ. Being an unabashed Christian requires a lot of courage. It takes many people a... Read more
Here’s a debate that’s fun to rip open from time-to-time. Are credit cards sinful? More specifically, is using a credit card a sin? It’s a tough question to ask and the answers given are as contradictory as they come. Whatever your thoughts on the sin issue, opinions tend to boil down to one of two camps: Credit cards are okay if used properly. This camp believes credit cards can be good if they are paid off at the end of... Read more
Psalm 15:5 who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken. Christianity means many things. We are called to be so many things, but if I were to summarize it: we are called to emulate Jesus Christ, in all circumstances, as well as we can for as long as we can. The above Psalm gives very straight-forward advice about handling money: don’t charge interest... Read more
Just when you thought that investing couldn’t get any simpler, Betterment is announcing some changes that make it even better. Two new changes are happening with Betterment, and they’re definitely good things! If you’re not familiar with Betterment, take a look at our Betterment Review. First, Betterment IRAs (click to read our review) are available for everyone. In the past, you had to have an after tax brokerage account in order to have an IRA, but now anyone can join... Read more
The top iPhone and iPad apps for personal finance allow you manage nearly all aspects of your finances from the palm of your hand. From checking the latest stock figures, to managing budget transactions and debt projections, there’s definitely an app for that. But with over 500,000 apps and counting, it can be difficult to sort through the good, the bad, and the ugly – especially if you’re looking for a premium app that you’re going to be paying for.... Read more
C.S. Lewis is one of the most inspirational and enlightening Christian theologian and novelist of the 20th century. I was introduced to C.S. Lewis’ writings during college and read many of his works each year to strengthen my faith. His perspectives on scripture, faith, and God make you think for yourself and challenges you to think about your faith at a deeper level. These C.S. Lewis quotes are some of the most inspirational of all his quotes and may be... Read more
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