Christians Are Better I...

For those of you new to Free Money Finance, I post on The Bible and Money every Sunday. Here’s why . Ha! That headline is sure to get people stirred up! I’m betting I get at least one nasty comment from a person who reads it but not the post. Seriously, though, I do not...

Box of Books #22...

The box of books giveaways through my giveaway newsletter have been very popular, so below I’m detailing another set of them that will be up for grabs this month (if you want a chance to win, be sure to sign up for my newsletter here .) For now, here are the books I’ve...

Financial Planning Guid...

In addition to having been a professional or semi-professional musician throughout my entire adult life, I’ve also served as a life insurance advisor and retirement planner for other musicians. Unfortunately, I have found that most musicians are not very savvy at financial...

10 Reasons Why You Shou...

For many students, going away to college is the first time that they will live away from their parents or hometown. University life affords freedom, independence, and an opportunity to gain life skills that will be used throughout life. However, while this is certainly a major event,...

What Is an ETF – Exch...

If you’re a buy and hold, long-term investor looking to build a portfolio, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are worth a look. They have a number of advantages over mutual funds, and you can buy ETFs that focus on nearly any market you can imagine. However, before investing,...

What Is Preferred Stock...

Preferred stock is one of the two types of stock issued by corporations seeking to bring in capital. As with common stocks or bonds, the money that is received from the sale of these shares goes into the company coffers in return for the issuance of the shares to the shareholders....

How to Invest in Oil We...

Oil makes the world go round, and there’s no sign of that changing any time soon. Petroleum remains in high demand, as it is an efficient way to generate both BTUs (British Thermal Units, a measure of energy) and kilowatt hours. Petroleum also has a multitude of uses in industry,...

What Are Floating Rate ...

Many types of mutual funds are primarily designed to pay income to investors in various forms. Some income funds invest in bonds, while others derive income from mortgages or stocks that pay dividends, such as utility and preferred offerings. Another class of income fund also exists: the...

Investing Strategies fo...

Military members are accustomed to significant challenges. Combat tours, deployments, and frequent transfers are just a few of the difficulties they face on a frequent basis. Perhaps because of this stress, many military members experience significant struggle when it comes to getting...

How to Prepare and Plan...

Whether your retirement is fast approaching or decades away, it is likely that you do not spend much time pondering what will happen when you stop working. Unfortunately, many people are unable to retire when they’d like to because of their financial situation. With careful...