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On September 7, Equifax, one of the three major credit reporting companies, announced that they had been hacked. Sometime between mid-May and July hackers exploited a vulnerability in their website in order to gain the personal information of about 143 million people.   The hackers got people’s names, social security numbers, birth dates, home addresses, and some drivers license information. They also got credit card information for about 209,000 consumers and dispute documents containing personal information for 182,000 people. View post

God calls us to be generous and compassionate. But does he really want us to give money to everyone who asks or has a need? View post

It can be so frustrating watching other people make mistakes when you know better. In this post I go through several mistakes that I have personally witnessed in hopes that it will help you avoid them and their ugly consequences.  View post

To get where you want to be financially, you will need to set some goals for yourself. However, not all goals are created equally. The actual goal that you set has a great affect on whether or not you will be able to achieve it. Here are 5 keys for setting financial goals that you can actually accomplish. View post

The most powerful tool you have for accomplishing your financial goals isn’t what you think it is. It’s not your income. It’s something that everyone has equal access to, regardless of job, education, or expenses. And once you harness it, you will be unstoppable. View post

Finances are the #1 cause of stress in America today and churches should be part of the solution by providing emotional support and financial education.View post

We receive so many seemingly important papers every day that it is hard to know which ones to keep and which ones can be tossed. Here is a list of various documents and how long they need to be held.View post

If you have minor children it is crucial to name a guardian for them in your will. Here are several important things to consider when choosing a guardian.View post

  Some people think they know everything about money while others completely underestimate their expertise. Have you ever wondered how you measure up when it comes to financial understanding? Take this five-question test to rate your financial literacy, and then compare your results with the rest of the world. View post