Personal Finance Journey

Deal or Frill: Angel Food Ministries

I haven't had an idea for the deal or frill series for a while. This was a guest post I received. … [more]

Manners & Money Series

I thought it would be fun to publish a mini-series called "Manners & Money". This series will discuss… [more]

Cutting Cable Saved Over $70 per Month

Last summer, as I was plowing through debt with gazelle-like intensity, I decided I was going to do something… [more]

Should I Hurry to Pay off My Student Loans

I am NOT a fan of debt, so why in the world wouldn’t I pay off my student loan with “gazelle like”… [more]

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the New Credit Card Laws But Were Afraid to Ask

"I want to be clear: We do not excuse or condone folks who've acted irresponsibly." – Barack Obama ADVANCE… [more]

How Are You Spending Your Homebuyer’s Tax Credit

August 26, 2010

For those of us that purchased homes this year, keep an eye on your mailbox because your tax credit is probably on the way if you have not received it already. Do you have a plan? For many of us, getting a check this large ($6,000 – $8,000) isn’t an everyday occurrence. It would not [...]

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The Cost of Being in a Wedding Party

August 25, 2010

Let me just start out by saying I have wonderific friends! I’m usually pretty organized, but planning a wedding and conference at the same time has me just a little off my game.
A couple weeks ago I went into David’s Bridal to register. I was told all bridesmaids dresses would have to be ordered that [...]

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I’ve Been Slacking….well, not really!

August 19, 2010

Any Personal Finance Journey readers still out there???
I’ve been slacking on the updates BIG TIME! But I have not bee slacking….here’s what’s been going on in my world:
I’m planning a worship arts conference & a wedding within the same time frame!
This week, One Money Design published my contribution on Planning a Frugal wedding. Hop over [...]

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The Hidden Costs of Event Planning Part 1

August 6, 2010

For the last 4 years I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to host a worship arts conference that continues to grow and amaze me! One item that I realized early on is that event planning can get expensive if you’re not careful.
Right now, I’m in the thick of wedding planning and conference planning which is [...]

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Financial Profiles from Alvin & the Chipmunks

July 23, 2010

Growing up, I loved to watch Alvin and the Chipmunks. Who would have thought their personalities could be compared to finances!
First, there is Alvin. He is the star of the show and he wants you to know it. Alvin is charming yet impulsive. “Alvins” are always trying to come up with a new scheme to [...]

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Congratulations GRABBBR Winners!

July 20, 2010

Thanks to all those who participated in the GRABBBR contest. Again, GRABBBR is Giveaway Reaching All Bible Based Blog Readers. This was my first time hosting a multi-partnered contest and I’d like to thank all of the awesome partners as well as the participants! It was fun to “travel the GRABBBR network” and follow the [...]

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Rank my Banks

July 9, 2010

Personal Finance Journey is a partner in GRABBBR, that is Giveaway Reaching All Bible Based Blog Readers. This is my featured GRABBBR blog post. By leaving a comment on this post, you will gain 5 ENTRY POINTS and may win cash or prizes.
Discussion is encouraged! However, only 1 comment per [...]

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Along the Journey Weekly Roundup #19 ~ Yakezie & GRABBBR Edition

July 6, 2010

Every Tuesday, I will post a link roundup of articles I’ve found while researching the Internet.
This week, (well July 4th actually) marks the end of Phase 1 of the Yakezie challenge. The goal of phase 1 was to break below 200,000 in the Alexa ranking. I came late to the Yakezie party in [...]

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Ugh Overdraft!

July 2, 2010

It is so important to watch those bank accounts, especially if you have any accounts that you don’t use that often!
Here’s the story:
Part of my car insurance claim from April’s accident includes tax and title reimbursement on a new vehicle purchase. Since this check came after I moved, I had to relay my new address [...]

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Deal or Frill: Travel & Tours Package Deal

July 1, 2010

I haven’t posted to the “Deal or Frill” series in a while. The idea is simple, I’ll post a story and you tell me rather you think the purchase is a Deal: A sale favorable to the buyer; bargain (Informal definition from thefreedictionary.com)
or
Frill: Something that is desirable but not a necessity [...]

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