The Christian Dollar Welcomes Briana Myricks!

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It is my pleasure to introduce you to Briana Myricks, our newest contributor over here at The Christian Dollar. I'm so excited that Briana has decided to jump on board! I'm pretty familiar with her writing across the web, and suggest you check out her work.

This Just In: Contributors Get New Perks!

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It's hot over here at The Christian Dollar. Seriously, the temperature is rather warm. This Oregon weather is really a drain on productivity! But with fans (the mechanical kind, not the people kind) in nearly every corner of the house, we're hanging in there. How about you? Today I'd like to give you an update on what is happening over here at The Christian Dollar. I just changed the rules for guest posting and becoming a contributor.

My 7 Links

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A couple of days ago I was emailed by Peter over at BibleMoneyMatters.com. He nominated The Christian Dollar to write a post called "My 7 Links" - an idea first started by the Tripbase blog. So here it is!

20 Ways To Deal With Financial Stress

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Financial stress can ruin relationships, health and one’s spirit. Financial stress can turn a peace loving and calm person into a raging, argumentative, resentful, bitter, conflict-prone unrecognizable stranger. Anyone can fall victim to financial stress: college students, business persons, parents, and seniors.

ING Direct Orange Savings Account Review

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The ING Direct Orange Savings Account has been used by many for various reasons, and has proven to be a great place for us to store our emergency savings. Having had an Orange Savings Account for about a year, I can tell you a few of the ins and outs of it and help you decide if it's the right place to put your money.

United States Losing AAA Credit Rating? What Does That Mean For You?

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America almost lost its AAA credit rating. Despite the debt deal on August 2nd, the United States was almost downgraded by Standard & Poor's credit rating agency. But what does this mean for you? What might be impacted due to this downgrade? Let's explore what's happening in America, and how you can protect yourself from the perceived federal disaster.