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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 and planning.

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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. During this shaky economy, if you areapprehensive about…

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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 initial impulse many of…

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The Eighth Wonder

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

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Saving Power

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

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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 tops,jackets, and pants.…

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Saving with Seeds

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

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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 also may have a…

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Timing is Everything

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

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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 companies and banks…

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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 overpass, creating quite a…

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Emotion Based Debt

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

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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 millionaire." In your mind, you…

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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 of 2009. This month,…

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 meaningless to the ridiculous...

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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 away February, 2015 at 92. During her stint as an underwater…

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Lengthening the Life of Your Ride

In 1966, Irvin Gordon visited a Volvo showroom in Long Island, New York to test-drive a new car. The salesman threw him the key for a cherry red car with a chrome finish and a standard shift. Three…

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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 minutes before I realized it was missing and retrieved it.…

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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 of managing resources that we should pay attention to.

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Financial Advice from the Torah for Special Occasion Spending

We allow know how important it is to live within our means but when special events come up things can be really stressful. Often with rare occasions such as birthdays, weddings, graduations,…

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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 saw $2.63 in it and my account for spending had .93 cents in…

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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 attended one of these services for a friend and found it a…

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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. In the past, the number one consumer debt was credit cards or…

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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 finances? Believe me, you are not alone with these thoughts,…

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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 loan. That mindset led people to believe that people with lower…

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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?

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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 Randy Risk Taker. In this article we will describe the other…

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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 of them chronically put things off for another day. You…

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Determine What You Can Afford Before You Buy That New Car

Before you head out the door to buy that car you’ve had your eye on, take a few steps back and ask yourself a few questions:o How are you going to pay for that new car?o Will you be approved for your…

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