Category: Marketplace

Nobody goes looking for a financial crisis. As a matter of fact, most people who are on the verge of … Read More

As you go to do your taxes this year, it may be the last time you get to take advantage … Read More

When an infant is born, the hospital paperwork for parents includes birth certificate and Social Security number applications. Soon, though, … Read More

In his most recent Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter, the ever-folksy Warren Buffett sounds more like a personal finance guru than … Read More

Since 2008, the number of bankruptcies and home foreclosures has skyrocketed. If it happened to you in 2013, your debt … Read More

Investors have no shortage of things to fret about these days. An aggressive stock slump, emerging markets in turmoil, an … Read More

Decreeing and declaring are becoming more popular in Christian circles. Often people begin their prayers by saying, “I decree and … Read More

One of the last things Jesus said to the disciples was, “‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel … Read More

God is placing more women in ministry leadership roles today than ever before. The number of God-fearing women serving in … Read More

There are countless thousands of investing books out there, but precious few that could be considered true classics. Some of … Read More

The Obama administration on Monday again delayed a contentious health care law requirement that all but the smallest employers provide coverage to … Read More

Think of successful people, and the mind usually defaults to areas of personal achievement. A Wall Street CEO, maybe, or … Read More

In many areas of life, intense activity and constant monitoring of results represent the path to success. In investment, that … Read More

Identity theft is getting worse, and some say the recent breach at Target could be just the beginning of a … Read More

An established executive in branding and marketing in the retail world, Sam Smith realized the need for compassionate yet professional … Read More

If the financial news has your blood pressure up, you may be suffering from financial anxiety. Anxiety is part of … Read More

Resolutions don’t work—behavioral experts know that. When you wake up on Jan. 1 and emphatically say something vague like, “This … Read More

Experts had said it couldn’t be done. The country wasn’t ready for microfinance. The poor wouldn’t repay loans. And the … Read More

With college costs already astronomical and rising, saving for them isn’t just a year-end thing. But if those prices—averaging $40,917 … Read More

Growing up in destitute Haiti, all 10-year-old Marie Louise ever knew was poverty and hunger pangs. The things most Americans … Read More

The government shutdown isn’t the only battle facing government leaders. A more critical deadline, the raising of the U.S. debt … Read More