Carnivals for the Week ...

Here are some of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in over the past couple weeks: Totally Money Blog Carnival — last week and this week Festival of Frugality — last week and this week   Carnival of Personal Finance — last week and this week Carnival of Wealth...

Expenses of Pets...

One of my earliest pet-related posts that got a big reaction was titled Cost of a Pet is $48,000!!! It was written tongue-in-cheek (though not everyone took it that way) but also meant to show people how there is a real and significant cost to having a pet. I’ve covered the...

30 Steps to Great Finan...

Are you overwhelmed thinking about all the work required to get your finances in great shape?  Well the good news is that you can do a complete financial overhaul (or if you’re in less dire straits, a tune-up) in 30 simple steps. Yep, that’s it. In 30 steps you can go from a...

A Scriptural Perspectiv...

For those of you new to Free Money Finance, I post on The Bible and Money every Sunday. Here’s why . Sound Mind Investing gives four reasons why God wants you debt free as follows: 1. Debt is considered slavery. (Proverbs 22:7) 2. Debt was considered a curse. (Deuteronomy 28:15,...

Reader Profile: CP...

The following is the latest post in my “Reader Profiles” series. Each post in this series details the financial situation and challenges of an FMF reader. The purpose of this series is to help us all identify with people like us (in similar situations — not all will be,...

Reader Profile: EC...

The following is the latest post in my “Reader Profiles” series. Each post in this series details the financial situation and challenges of an FMF reader. The purpose of this series is to help us all identify with people like us (in similar situations — not all will be,...

The Myth of Investment ...

When it comes to the tenets of proper investing and personal finance, some rules have been discussed so often that even non-experts know them: Do not get deep into debt, save money for a rainy day, buy life insurance, and do not try to day trade. There is one rule, however, that is...

Financial Rules that Wo...

If you read a handful of books (or read a few money sites or listen to a few financial radio shows) by today’s popular financial gurus, and you will begin to notice the same advice being given over and over again. The advice is designed for the masses and meant to offer general...

Reader Profile: PD...

The following is the latest post in my “Reader Profiles” series. Each post in this series details the financial situation and challenges of an FMF reader. The purpose of this series is to help us all identify with people like us (in similar situations — not all will be,...

6 Signs That You’re C...

Many financial experts report that the average household carries at least $10,000 in credit card debt. In addition to this debt, many people take out upside down car loans and overextend themselves on home purchases. While debt is generally an unfortunate part of life, if you decide to...