April 2010

Developing A Strong Monthly Household Budget

04.30.2010 by John Frainee 4 comments
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You desire to be financially fit. You want to dump the debt, build your savings, and invest like never before. But before all that, comes the difficult task of creating a budget. How can you start a customized household budget that fits your life?

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Off To See Warren…

04.30.2010 by Bob 3 comments
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Anyway, a few years ago I bought a fraction of a Class B share of Berkshire Hathaway (Warren’s company). I have wanted to go to see him at the annual meeting for a few years now, but haven’t been able to – until now. So, Linda and I are taking a little roadtrip up to Omaha for the annual meeting and to hear him speak…

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I’m in Debt. How Much Should I Give?

04.29.2010 by Matt Bell 23 comments

One very common question I get in workshops and through e-mail is how much to give while trying to get out of debt. Before answering the question, it’s important to understand biblical teaching on generosity. The tithe, or 10 percent of one’s income, is the historical biblical starting point of generosity…

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How To Invest In Gold & Should You

04.28.2010 by Guest 8 comments
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I never quite understood how gold works as an investment, and how it might fit as a part of one’s portfolio. Sometimes I’ll hear statements such as, “Now’s a great time to buy gold!” Or I’ll read in investing books that you should have a small percentage of your portfolio invested in gold or precious metals. This article will explain how to invest in gold and why you may or may not want to…

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How To Save Money On Groceries – 13 Tips

04.27.2010 by Guest 14 comments
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…grocery shopping isn’t on our list of favorite things to do either. I can think of a lot better ways to spend an hour. But unfortunately it’s necessary, and today is the day. Here are 10 ways to save money on groceries that can actually keep more money in your pocket!

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What is Private Placement Life Insurance?

04.26.2010 by Guest 1 comment

Private placement life insurance describes a type of variable life insurance that is only offered privately and not through a public offering. It can be a great a defensive tax strategy that transforms ordinary taxable income as well as capital gains into tax free income without any income tax reporting requirements under, and it is all done legally…

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Forex Analysis And Trading | Book Review

04.26.2010 by Guest 0 comments
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Sometimes the title says it all. Forex Analysis and Tradingis a title that selects its own audience. If you know what Forex is, and your work involves having some interest in the Forex markets, then this book is a good primer for the different types of analysis that Forex traders do

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From Fruition to Tuition | FPU Review #10

04.26.2010 by Linda 1 comment

This week in Financial Peace University Dave talked about planning for retirement and your kids college funds. It’s amazing how you don’t think about these things when you’re young, but starting young can make such a huge impact! Basically, what I took away from this lesson is: START SAVING NOW!!! This lesson introduces baby step [...]

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Financial Difficulties? Finding Peace in the Storm

04.25.2010 by Steve Toschlog 3 comments
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How it is possible to have peace and live free of worry even when facing difficult financial circumstances? Do not worry about your life or what you will eat or wear. This is what Jesus said in Matthew 6:25-27. Easier said than done, right? How do you not worry given the backdrop of the world [...]

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SHOO, Jimmy Choo! Book Review

04.24.2010 by Linda 0 comments
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OK ladies. If you’re trying to get hold of your financial life and you’d rather read “Confessions of a Shopaholic” than “The Millionaire Next Door” raise your hand. “SHOO, Jimmy Choo!” is for you. Really, Catey hill wrote this book specifically for girls! It seems to mostly be directed at single girls, although I think any woman…

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How To Be Financially Happy

04.24.2010 by Guest 7 comments
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There is no better feeling in life than the feeling of happiness. Being content with your life and all that surrounds it is the ultimate high. But how financially happy are you? Here are some tips on becoming financially happy…

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Finding A Bank Without Overdraft Fees

04.23.2010 by Guest 0 comments

Bank of America is very sneaky with overdraft fee charges. For example, recently my account was low on funds, but I knew how much I had in my account that day since I had just checked it online. Then I went to work that day and used my debit card for a few different transactions. [...]

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How To Help A Financially-Troubled Person

04.23.2010 by John Frainee 4 comments

I think most of us have been in this position. We have a friend that is hurting financially, and we want to help. They are deep in debt, have bills piled high, and creditors are ringing their phones off the hook. Do we give them money, advice, or do we keep quiet and hope for the best?

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