November 2009

The New Savage Number | Review

11.28.2009 by Guest 4 comments

This book is titled after Savage’s famous 2007 book The Savage Number. This updated 296 page book takes the reader through; how much you need for your retirement (what’s your number?), how to invest your assets both prior and during your retirement, how to withdrawal your assets during retirement and how to protect your assets during retirement and eventually upon your death.

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Should Christian Websites Charge A Fee?

11.27.2009 by Craig Ford 15 comments

Lately, John Piper’s Desiring God Blog has included some very interesting posts on the topic of Christian ministries and fees.  The discussion actually is just retouching on a discussion from a couple of years ago. An archived article by Matt Perman encourages all online Christian ministries to offer all their online products free.  This means [...]

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Thankfulness quotes

11.26.2009 by Bob 8 comments

Since today is Thanksgiving, I figured it would be appropriate to share a few great quotes on thankfulness and gratitude. Personally, I feel like one of the most blessed people in the world and am so grateful for all of God’s blessings in my life. “Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the [...]

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An argument for giving gift cards

11.23.2009 by Bob 15 comments

The basic premise of the article is that consumers waste billions of dollars each year on gifts that people aren’t interested in. The data was pulled together by Joel Waldfogel, an economics professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He said that in the U.S. we waste about $13 Billion over the holidays by purchasing gifts that aren’t valued by the recipients at the same level as what the giver spent.

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Health care options for Christians

11.21.2009 by Jay Peroni 6 comments

For Christians, the healthcare debate is especially troubling. Paying for abortion coverage under a healthcare plan is a primary concern. What options are available for Christians concerned about their money going towards abortion and other questionable practices?

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ABCs of Personal Finance: 26 Elementary Money Lessons

11.19.2009 by Craig Ford 7 comments

Eat at home. Restaurants can be expensive. If you don’t have room in your budget, you can save a bunch of money by making your own meals.
Financial focus. Don’t try to do too many things at once. Focus on becoming debt free, saving an emergency fund, or saving for retirement, but don’t do all at once.
Get going. The best time to start investing is today. With compound interest on your side, the sooner you invest the better.

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Buying life insurance for your parents: Is it wise? Is it wrong?

11.18.2009 by Bob 22 comments

Would you take out life insurance on your parents? Why or why not? Recently my siblings have been talking to my mother and I about taking a life insurance out for her, in the case that she passes, a sum of money could be left for her kids and grandkids. The idea would be that we would all co-fund this insurance with her and them.

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Delayed gratification – Is it worth it?

11.17.2009 by Guest 16 comments

The following guest post was written by CPF reader Amy Sullivan. We live in a country resounding “Instant Gratification!” as its lifestyle cadence call. But despite the fact debt has become a badge of the American dream, some folks are going back to saving money and paying for big-ticket items with cash. With this new [...]

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Being owed money & striving to pass the test

11.16.2009 by Bob 12 comments

I once heard someone say, “challenges are just wonderfully disguised opportunities for growth.” I really do believe it to be true. Just like a strong physical body requires exercises that push it beyond what is comfortable, so a strong character requires challenges that aren’t comfortable. My newest challenge is that an advertiser owes me a [...]

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What are Charitable Gift Annuities and how do they work?

11.15.2009 by Guest 2 comments

A charitable gift annuity is an excellent tool for charitable giving. Most charities and religious organizations offer gift annuities. Here I will outline some aspects of the gift annuity and I encourage anyone who is interested in pursuing this financial opportunity to contact their local charity.

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3 ways to sell your old electronics that are collecting dust

11.12.2009 by Bob 4 comments

I found a few more places online that will not only buy your old cell phones, but a lot of other electronic junk you may have laying around the house. And yes, some of them buy your broken electronic toys as well.

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6 time management skills for entrepreneurs

11.10.2009 by Guest 19 comments

You’ve heard it before, time is money. This is absolutely true for entrepreneurs. True entrepreneurs understand that the time they put into a task or project is essential to its success, and ultimately their success. As such, successful entrepreneurs are cautious of the time that they offer.

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Survive a Financial Crisis: 12 Tips For Married Couples

11.09.2009 by Craig Ford 20 comments

Job loss.  A lay off.  Fraud. Getting fired. Robbery.  Legal Issues. Credit card debt.  In a moment, any of these instantaneous events can shatter your financial plan.  At times these events do not come alone, but they come in groups – event after event.  Unfortunately, life is filled with disappointment, frustration, and surprise.  So what [...]

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