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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. Even men's formal wear resembles their…

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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,…

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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…

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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 of Americans do not…

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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…

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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 Congress women's…

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7 Tips for Hitting the Farmer's Market Like a Pro This Summer

5 reasons buying local is a good idea...

Go for the Goal

You and I have goals. We all have aspirations. Sticking to them is our quandary. If you are like many Americans, prior to January 1, your list of goals would probably fill a legal-size paper.…

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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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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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Timing is Everything

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

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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 there was any chance to rescue this long-standing…

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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.” What is true for executives when it comes to time is valid…

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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 going up a few cents every year, but a few cents every week.…

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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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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 little by little will grow.” Proverbs 13:11.

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8 Questions to Ask Before Opening an Online Bank Account

Are you frustrated with the low yields that your local bank is giving you on your account balances? Many Americans are. They are tired of earning 0.1 percent interest rates and constantly dealing…

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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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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. Even men's formal wear resembles their…

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Jeff and Barbara

Jeff and Barbara met and fell in love. Both were native New Yorkers. Both were Jewish and believed in Y'shua as the Messiah. Both kept the Sabbath holy and all of the Ten Commandments. Both were…

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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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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 as we travelled on the subway to see walls covered with…

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