Peer to Peer Lending

Peer to peer lending (P2PL), do you know exactly what that is? Until today, I must admit that I had never heard of it. Yes, I have heard of peer-to-peer sharing, which in my mind, for the most part is…

From Tickled Tither to Generous Giver ~ Pastor Bob Coy

Pastor Bob Coy gives a biblical perspective on giving generously. After watching the video, reflect on these questions: 1. What point of Bob Coy’s talk was most memorable to you? 2. Coy suggested that success in life had caused him…

Tom Monaghan A Millionaire’s Vow of Poverty

Following an all-school Mass held on Tuesday, November 30th, the St. Rita of Cascia High School Family was addressed by Mr. Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s Pizza and Ave Maria University, Florida. Mr. Monaghan shared a powerfully motivational message with…

Was the debt ceiling deal enough for families?

Was the debt ceiling deal enough for families? August 3, 2011 I’m sure you’ve heard by now that after weeks of political grandstanding, Congress raised the debt ceiling so that our country can continue paying for its current obligations. And…

The Importance of an Emergency Fund

The importance of an Emergency Fund might elude some of you, but let me tell you it is critical. Years back before the economy took a dive and unemployment was low, it was okay to have three months of expenses in an emergency fund.

GI Bill’s History

It has been heralded as one of the most significant pieces of legislation ever produced by the federal government—one that impacted the United States socially, economically and politically. But it almost never came to pass. The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of…

IRA vs Roth IRA

IRA stands for Individual Retirement Arrangements. It’s a savings account with big tax breaks. Thus, making it an ideal way to save cash for your retirement. An IRA itself is not an investment. It’s just the “basket” in which you…

In the words of Thomas Jefferson

“(W)ith respect to future debt; would it not be wise and just for that nation to declare in the constitution they are forming that neither the legislature, nor the nation itself can validly contract more debt, than they may pay…