Applying for an MBA: Th...

The following is an excerpt from Your MBA Game Plan, Third Edition: Proven Strategies for Getting Into the Top Business Schools , © 2012 Omari Bouknight and Scott Shrum. It is reprinted with permission of the publisher, Career Press, Pompton Plains, NJ.  800-227-3371.  All rights...

Giving 101: A Crash Cou...

For those of you new to Free Money Finance, I post on The Bible and Money every Sunday. Here’s why . The following is an excerpt from The Secret of Generosity , an excellent book on what the Bible says about the power of generosity. This is a continuation from part 1 and part 2 of...

Reader Profile: MG...

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,...

Top 10 Free Money Finan...

As regular readers know, I feature a lot of guest posts throughout a year (though not as many this year as in past years). I like to get a variety of perspectives on money issues, hear from others in different life stages than I’m in, and let readers get money thoughts from someone...

Reader Profile: JB...

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,...

Giving 101: A Crash Cou...

For those of you new to Free Money Finance, I post on The Bible and Money every Sunday. Here’s why . The following is an excerpt from The Secret of Generosity , an excellent book on what the Bible says about the power of generosity. This is a continuation from my previous excerpt ....

Reader Profile: SR...

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,...

Star Money Articles and...

Here are some pieces I found especially worthwhile and some of the carnivals Free Money Finance was in this week: EDITOR’S CHOICE! Carnival of Personal Finance Festival of Frugality Totally Money Blog Carnival BripBlap covers the budget challenged . My Dollar Plan lists free...

What Steps Did You Take...

Money Magazine asked its readers to list the steps they took in 2011 to improve their financial lives. Here’s how they responded: Cutting back on spending: 39% Increased nonretirement savings: 28% Invested more conservatively: 26% Gave more to charity: 20% Increased retirement...

Reader Profile: JN...

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,...