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A Tip for the Super Broke

While we may often look for the most economical way to pay for big expenses, it is often the less obvious little purchases that end up…
A Tip for the Super Broke

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Tender Loving Care of Life

Jul 08, 2022
Renowned business leader Peter Drucker said, “Nothing else distinguishes effective executives as much as…

The Obese Debtor

Jun 19, 2022
Mike Huckabee was one of the Republican contenders for the 2016 presidential race.

Time Well Spent

May 09, 2022
A lot of people are concerned about their health these days and about the cost of plant-based options to…

Excuses...Excuses...Excuses

Mar 05, 2022
We sometimes make excuses for our shortcomings and human frailties and this failing can be more prominent in…

Don’t Get Scammed

Nov 04, 2021
 It is unbelievable what some thieves are up to. We just have to chuckle at the number of strange and weird…

Jeff and Barbara

Oct 07, 2021
Jeff and Barbara met and fell in love. Both were native New Yorkers.

Produce Shopping

Jul 22, 2021
It is nice to have some fresh produce in the house. Trading canned or dried foods in for the fresh versions…

Can Debt Be Immoral?

Jun 13, 2021
A growing number of financial educators and economists are concerned that the number one debt problem in our…

Don't be Sorry - Save

May 13, 2021
For those caught in betrayal, the new trend is for them to appear on television and, as sincerely as…

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Ensuring Marital Bliss

After a century of marital bliss, the world's longest romance appears to be over for a pair of Galapagos giant tortoises. According to the…
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Go for the Goal

You and I have goals. We all have aspirations. Sticking to them is our quandary.
Go for the Goal

Buying a House

A house is by far the largest purchase most individuals will ever make in their life, so it should warrant an equivalent amount of thought…
Buying a House

Be Wary of - Get Cash in a Flash

Life has a way of occasionally throwing you and your family a curve and you suddenly discoveryou and your loved ones are strapped for cash.…
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Bargains!!! Bargains!?!

It's on Sale!!!! So we better stock up on this item as much as we can before this "great" deal runs out right!?! While that maybe the…
Bargains!!! Bargains!?!

The Eighth Wonder

The Greeks believed there were seven wonders of the ancient world. Unfortunately, only one of those original wonders still exists, the…
The Eighth Wonder

Saving Power

If you are not careful it can be very easy for the electric bill to get more expensive than you had planned.
Saving Power

Thrifty Lady

Okay ladies how can we save money on stuff? Guys don't have as many options in the clothing department; menswear basically consists of…
Thrifty Lady

Saving with Seeds

Groceries can be very expensive, even more so if you often lean toward buying fresh organic produce.
Saving with Seeds

Shoppers Unite

Did you know that shopping is a science? At least it is to the modern business retailer who not only employs salespersons and clerks, but…
Shoppers Unite

Timing is Everything

A few years ago, a friend of mind retired after his retirement plan was fully vested.
Timing is Everything

When to Borrow Money

If you listen to the TV and radio advertisements you would think you can and should borrow money for just about anything. Credit card…
When to Borrow Money

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Outside the Box Finances

A number of years ago I read a delightful story about a highway traffic problem in which an 18-wheeler truck became stuck under an…

Emotion Based Debt

We need to understand our relationship with money and buying habits to discover any hidden issues that may need improvement.

Live Like the Rich

At some point in your life, I'm sure you have said to yourself, "I wish I was really wealthy," or "I would like to live like a…

Credit Card Quiz

For the first time in a number of years, the American Congress has recently passed new reforms for credit cards under the Credit Card Act…

What is an Excellent Credit Score?

Just a few years ago, credit seemed so easy to obtain. You're credit score didn't seem to be that relevant as almost anyone could get a…

Developing a Saver's Attitude

The strikes at both the American and the world economy keep coming. According to the February 2013 issue of The Week magazine, 44 percent…

Are You Ready to be 100?

Increasingly, 100 year-olds are making the news.Two years ago Emma Hendrickson became the oldest person ever to compete in the U.S. Bowling…

Slash Your Grocery Bill

If you are like the majority of shoppers, you are feeling the shock of higher grocery prices. You stop at your local supermarket for a…

Identity Theft: A Modern Epidemic

While waiting in line at my bank, I accidently dropped a credit card on the table we were slowly circling. The card rested there for a few…

Digging Out of Debt

Adjectives give 'flavor and taste' to the plain old English noun. However, the descriptive character of an adjective can often go from…

Amazing Financial Facts

1. What percentage of Americans has enough savings to cover an unexpected $500 car repair or a $1,000 emergency room visit?

Teaching Your Children About Money

Teaching children the value of money and financial responsibility is one of the most practical and important lessons children can learn.…

Easy Gain Easy Loss

If you want financial advice the wise King Solomon once said this, “Money that comes easily disappears quickly, but money that is gathered…

Broke But Not Broken

I needed some money for food and stuff. I looked into my "impressive" checking account into which my pay gets automatically deposited and…

Don't Let Pleasure Make You Poor

The wise Jewish King Solomon offered some good counsel. “He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be…

Contributing to a 401K Plan

While retirement often seems be just a distant dream for many of us, eventually we all hope to reach a point in our lives when we can leave…

Financial Advice from the Bible

We can learn many useful ways to manage the resources God has given us from the Bible. The following passage of scripture is a good example…

Restoring a Treasured Tradition

Vacations! Vacations? Vacations. Different emotions and feelings come with the word “vacation.” For some individuals and families it is the…

What is a Roth IRA?

A Roth IRA is a special type of individual retirement account (IRA). It was created as part of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 and provides…

Don't Be Greedy

“He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.” Proverbs 15:27. How do these words of wisdom apply…

Yesterday Matters

“Celebration of Life” services can be a time for reflection and can give attendees a sense of joy in knowing the person being honored. I…

God's Favor Factor

What a lady Dr. Eugenie Clark was! She was a fearless ichthyologist and oceanographer who kept diving even into her nineties. She passed…

The Tomorrow Trap

Are you a procrastinator? You are not alone. In one study, 90 percent of individuals procrastinated on at least one occasion and a quarter…

Little Things Do Count

Twenty-five years ago my wife and I, together with our two teenagers, visited New York City for the first time. It was quite an eye-opener…

Love and Money Part 2

In “Love and Money - Part One” we described the first three of the five financial personalities. They were Susie Saver, Sammy Spender, and…

Love and Money Part 1

We have heard Frank Sinatra croon this romantic ballad—“Love and marriage, love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage, this I…

Shopper's Secrets

Sticker shock!! It seems that every time you walk into a supermarket or a retail store, you see that the prices of everyday items are not…

FQs for Kids

When I was a teenager, the educators of my day believed that your IQ, or your Intelligent Quotient, was the best measurement of not only…

The Great Estate Debate

It's a fact. Well over half of American adults don't have an estate plan or even a simple will. If you already have a will,…

Money Planning Before Marriage

They were divorcing after 51 years of marriage! I was their pastor and I wondered—how could that be? We met several times together to see…

If You Are Super Broke - Weddings

If you have a small budget and are planning on getting married or just planning to invest a lot of money in something practical in the…

Prayer and Your Finances

While prayer should be an integral part of every aspect of your life, I doubt that many people associate prayer with their personal…

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Produce Shopping

It is nice to have some fresh produce in the house. Trading canned or dried foods in for the fresh versions can really make a big…

A Tip for the Super Broke

While we may often look for the most economical way to pay for big expenses, it is often the less obvious little purchases that end up…

The Obese Debtor

Mike Huckabee was one of the Republican contenders for the 2016 presidential race.

Digging Out of Debt

Adjectives give 'flavor and taste' to the plain old English noun. However, the descriptive character of an adjective can often go from…

Thrifty Lady

Okay ladies how can we save money on stuff? Guys don't have as many options in the clothing department; menswear basically consists of…

God's Favor Factor

What a lady Dr. Eugenie Clark was! She was a fearless ichthyologist and oceanographer who kept diving even into her nineties. She passed…

Shoppers Unite

Did you know that shopping is a science? At least it is to the modern business retailer who not only employs salespersons and clerks, but…

Tender Loving Care of Life

Renowned business leader Peter Drucker said, “Nothing else distinguishes effective executives as much as their tender loving care of time.”

Don’t Get Scammed

 It is unbelievable what some thieves are up to. We just have to chuckle at the number of strange and weird heists that happen around the…

Financial Advice from the Bible

We can learn many useful ways to manage the resources God has given us from the Bible. The following passage of scripture is a good example…

Don't Let Pleasure Make You Poor

The wise Jewish King Solomon offered some good counsel. “He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be…

Can Debt Be Immoral?

A growing number of financial educators and economists are concerned that the number one debt problem in our country is student loans.

Little Things Do Count

Twenty-five years ago my wife and I, together with our two teenagers, visited New York City for the first time. It was quite an eye-opener…

Don't Be Greedy

“He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.” Proverbs 15:27. How do these words of wisdom apply…

Be Wary of - Get Cash in a Flash

Life has a way of occasionally throwing you and your family a curve and you suddenly discoveryou and your loved ones are strapped for cash.…

Love and Money Part 2

In “Love and Money - Part One” we described the first three of the five financial personalities. They were Susie Saver, Sammy Spender, and…

Slash Your Grocery Bill

If you are like the majority of shoppers, you are feeling the shock of higher grocery prices. You stop at your local supermarket for a…

Buying a House

A house is by far the largest purchase most individuals will ever make in their life, so it should warrant an equivalent amount of thought…

Shopper's Secrets

Sticker shock!! It seems that every time you walk into a supermarket or a retail store, you see that the prices of everyday items are not…

Don't be Sorry - Save

For those caught in betrayal, the new trend is for them to appear on television and, as sincerely as possible, express sorrow for their…

Budgets Don't Count - Or Do They?

How many times have you said to yourself: I just don't know where all my money goes or I can't seem to make ends meet when it comes to my…

Bargains!!! Bargains!?!

It's on Sale!!!! So we better stock up on this item as much as we can before this "great" deal runs out right!?! While that maybe the…

Are You Ready to be 100?

Increasingly, 100 year-olds are making the news.Two years ago Emma Hendrickson became the oldest person ever to compete in the U.S. Bowling…

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