Christine Luken: How you think about money translates to action; upgrade your thoughts
The battle for your money begins in your mind. Many people make financial related resolutions for the New Year: save…
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Christine Luken: Ask for better deal; nothing wrong with negotiating and you have nothing to lose
If you’ve travelled to other countries, you’ll know that they love to haggle and negotiate. In fact, merchants in other…
Christine Luken: Confessions of a ‘coupon queen’ — here’s how to save money without coupons
I have a confession to make: I used to be a diehard coupon queen. Every week, I’d buy four Sunday…
Christine Luken: Happy spending — really, it’s the experiences that matter most
Most of us would say that we enjoy spending money, although some things are more fun to splurge on than…
Christine Luken: When is right time to refinance consumer debt (while paying more than minimum)?
While you are working to pay off your debt, is it ever a good idea to refinance some — or…
Christine Luken: Growing your own garden is a great way to save and have fresh produce all season long
With the warm weather finally upon us, my husband and I have been planning out our vegetable garden and prepping…
Christine Luken: Common budget blunders to avoid to get to your ‘Preferred Financial Destination’
Doing a monthly budget is the quickest way to get to your Preferred Financial Destination, however, it’s important to be…
Christine Luken: When is the right time to refinance your consumer debt — and how should you do it?
While you are working to pay off your debt, is it ever a good idea to refinance some — or…
Christine Luken: Developing good habits in financial matters can help you achieve financial peace of mind
Habits are seemingly small things, but they have great force in guiding our lives toward success or failure. The dictionary…
Christine Luken: His Money, Her Money, Our Money . . . but really, couples should have joint accounts
Financial gurus can’t seem to agree on the question of whether married couples should keep some of their money separate…
Christine Luken: Plan now to put your tax refund to good use — get traction by paying off debt
Getting a tax refund this year? Don’t just blow that money! Instead, use your tax refund to gain some financial…
Christine Luken: No keeping secrets about finances from significant other — discuss household budget
We like to tease about hiding our purchases from our husbands or wives so we don’t get “in trouble;” however…
Christine Luken: Sharing some warm, cozy ‘batch’ soups for those cold, dreary days of winter
We know the spring is inevitably coming, but it still feels like we’re in the grasp of Old Man Winter….