Every month, the COUNTRY Financial Security Index is released. This measure looks at the state of financial security in this country, and how people feel about their finances. The most recent survey results, from October, show that many people are planning on changing their financial habits as a result of the recent recession. Here is what a recent press release from COUNTRY Financial points out about their findings:
One in four (25 percent) say they would like to be less reliant on credit and debt in the future, 21 percent plan to keep a lid on spending on non-essentials, and 18 …read more

Right now, it is no surprise that many people are worried about retirement. The good news is that Terry Savage offers some practical advice when it comes to figuring how much you really need to retire. She calls this the “Savage Number”, and it has been a guide for many. Now, thanks to the changing economic climate and the new realities of finance, Savage offers an updated way to work out how much you need for retirement. Her book, The New Savage Number, provides you with the tools you need to plan for a prosperous retirement.
Be warned: The New Savage …read more

Many people are finding that they are having difficulty right now making payments. Credit card debt has gotten a bit out of control, and people are waking up to the realities of their financial situations, so it is little surprise that many are trying to get out of debt. Unfortunately, interest rates and piled on fees can make this a daunting task. The good news is that there are hardship programs available that can help you repay your debt.
I received an email from A New Horizon, a credit counseling and debt solutions company, pointing out that some credit card issuers …read more

Once a month, my husband and I fast. We go without food for 24 hours. It’s part of our religious practice, but fasting has benefits that go beyond the spiritual. Indeed, there are actually financial benefits to fasting — although some of them are a little more indirect.
Benefits derived from fasting
Here are some of the financial benefits that you can derive from fasting:

Save money: When you aren’t spending the money on food, you can save it. My husband and I probably save about $10 a month for that one day we don’t fast. It’s not a whole lot, but $120 …read more

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Well, why this isn’t sports-related per se, Briston Palin has become a very popular subject around this blog! There was even a post (written before my time) that questioned if Bristol might might have been the mother of Trig, her brother.
Well it should come as no surprise that Bristol is in the news again, this time because she and fiance Levi Johnston have broken up! Shocker! Turns out having a baby before you’re even out of high school is NOT a great way to start a long-term relationship. Good to know.