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Money-Saving TipsPart of being a good steward involves making good spending decisions. Here we profile ways to reduce your spending on a variety of items, as well as general principles for cost-conscious living.
When you see a title of interest, click on it to view the complete article. (Note that links with the key symbol [  ] are locked to visitors and available to Web Members only.) How would you like to earn 14% on your savings this year? That's right, the same savings currently earning less than 1% in your money market account. We explain how to take advantage of this opportunity for big returns year after year.
Have you ever figured out what your holiday gift-giving actually costs you? We provide a few tried and true ideas to help keep the lid on your holiday expenses this season.
Everyone loves a sale, but what should you do when an item you need to buy isn't on sale? Good news: by following these three simple steps, you can often save 15% or more even when there's no sale going on!
Smartphones are revolutionizing the way people bank. It's estimated that within five years more than 85 million Americans will bank via mobile devices. What are these mobile masses getting?
Trying to keep down your cost of living? Don't overlook simple money-saving steps you can take to lower your utilities.
Here's a simple strategy for climbing out of debt and getting onto a path that leads to long-term financial health.
Comparison shopping for prescription medications is easier than ever before. And while you won't find dramatic price differences every time, you can often come up with significant savings.
As new laws and regulations crimp bank revenues, it looks like one casualty is going to be the widespread availability of free checking. But here's the good news: even as some larger banks stop offering free accounts, smaller banks may begin to focus on free checking as a way to gain a competitive edge.
You can probably entertain your family for less than you're currently spending. Lots of lower-cost alternatives are within easy reach.
Think you can't get into financial trouble if you use a debit card rather than a credit card? Think again. Debit cards carry plenty of risks too.
Planning your wedding doesn't have to be an exercise in frayed nerves and busted budgets. With flexible strategies, savvy shopping, and creative approaches, planning a wedding can be a positive and educational experience — for both bride and groom.
Unable to make ends meet? You may not want to hear this, but the culprit may be sitting in your driveway.
A "smartphone" can be a terrific tool for tracking your spending and keep your finances up-to-date. We review several apps that can make it happen.
The financial payoff from setting aside a day to tackle your financial to-do list is likely to be well worth your time.
Faith-based personal-financial bloggers are a great — and growing — resource for readers seeking solid advice from a Christian perspective.
Taking steps to prepare for a power failure is a wise investment that's almost certain to pay off — eventually. We explain how to prepare, and what it's likely to cost up front.
How do you actually implement a spending plan and stick to it? We offer an overview of several common methods used to stay on budget.
Making financial progress requires setting limits in each of your spending categories. Here's how.
Tracking your income and expenses is the first step toward becoming a faithful steward of what the Lord entrusts to you.
If you'd rather not make financial progress in 2009, we have some excellent excuses you can use.
Your personal finances are largely dictated by two factors: income and spending. For most people, spending is much more easily adjusted than income, making it a natural target for those wishing to shore up their financial health. Here are 9 money-saving tips from SMI's king of the bargain hunters.
Your personal finances are largely dictated by two factors: income and spending. For most people, spending is much more easily adjusted than income, making it a natural target for those wishing to shore up their financial health. Part 2 of this article on smart spending strategies offers 9 more money-saving tips from SMI's king of the bargain hunters.
Have a mortgage? There's a sure-fire way to cut its cost over the long term. But first, you may need to change your way of thinking.
How would you like to earn a 15% return on your savings this year? That's right, the same savings currently earning less than 4% in your money market account. We explain how this opportunity for big returns exists year after year.
You can now track your spending, check your balances, and monitor your cash flow via the Internet — using a no-frills site that doesn't cost a thing.
By Mary Hunt
 Can you really have an all-cash Christmas? Sure. Financial tipster Mary Hunt has ideas on how to make it happen.
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