July 2010

“The richest man is not he who has the most, but he who needs the least.”

07.31.2010 by Bob 9 comments

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It’s Never Too Late

07.31.2010 by Guest 6 comments

“If I had it to do all over again . . .” How many times have you (if you’re over 50) said this to yourself? I certainly wouldn’t want to do the whole thing over again (I mean, nobody wants to re-experience junior high school). But – here’s the qualifier – I do wish I could have a do-over when it comes to finances. I…

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Frugal Home Repairs: Do It Yourself Or Call A Professional?

07.30.2010 by Craig Ford 7 comments

One of the unfortunate realities about home ownership is that things in the house break down. Sometimes the house itself needs repaired. If you are a first time homeowner you must be prepared to reach for the pocketbook when things break. Home owners are constantly reminded of the importance of an emergency…

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We’ve Earned $73/month Cash-Back From Our Debit Card

07.29.2010 by Bob 9 comments

I have been loving my new PerkStreet Financial debit card. Why you ask? Well because I have earned $147 in rewards in the last two months! I know it is amazing! We just swapped out our ING Debit card that have had been using and now use our PerkStreet Card for every purchase and we [...]

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3 Things to Overcome to Reach Your Financial Goals

07.29.2010 by Jason Topp 5 comments

You want to reach your financial goals, but for some reason you just can’t seem to get momentum. Ever feel that way? What’s tripping you up? What keeps you from overcoming those hurdles to financial freedom? Have you thought about what is holding you back? If you want to reach your goals, you have…

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How To Work With Your Spouse On The Budget

07.28.2010 by John Frainee 9 comments

If you’re newly married, it can be especially difficult to come to terms on what your budget should entail. You might set your clothing budget for $100/month, while your spouse can get by with that old pair of jeans and raggedy t-shirt. How will you ever come to agreement? Or maybe you’ve tied the knot [...]

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Ask The Readers: When is the right time to buy a new car?

07.27.2010 by Bob 20 comments

Knowing when to bite the bullet and buy a new car, rather than fixing the old car is always a tough decision. A ChristianPF reader wrote in this week asking for advice about his situation. I thought it would be a good question to get some feedback from the readers, so feel free to help [...]

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Building a Strong Financial Foundation

07.27.2010 by Guest 2 comments

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24-25 The health…

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Fix Social Security by Changing Retirement Age to 70?

07.26.2010 by Jason Price 15 comments

I must admit I don’t think much about Social Security as a retirement option these days. How could I when most financial advisors and experts tell you to plan around it and don’t depend on it because it won’t be there by the time you retire (unless you’re close to retirement). Personally, I focus on contributing to my company’s 401(k), my Roth IRA and traditional IRA as the best sources of retirment income. ..

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5 Free iPhone Apps To Get Your Finances On Track

07.25.2010 by John Frainee 4 comments

You like saving money. Okay, maybe on things other than your high-dollar iPhone. Well, now that you have one, wouldn’t you say it’s time to put it to good use and improve your finances? Here are five iPhone apps that are sure to put you on the right track. 1. Ask Dave Ramsey – That’s right! Dave just released…

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Money Enough | Book Review

07.24.2010 by Guest 1 comment

Money Enough: Everyday Practices for Living Faithfully in the Global Economy (The Practices of Faith Series) by Douglas A. Hicks teaches us how the global economy affects our thoughts on money and how we decide what is enough according the world’s standard versus what our faith can provide. It is divided…

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How To Apply A Lump Sum Payment To Your Debt

07.23.2010 by Craig Ford 6 comments

It’s been several months since I’ve listened to the Dave Ramsey show. However, yesterday I decided it was time to get some post ideas as Dave seems to be a great resource for just that. A caller said they were getting a $70,000 inheritance and they were wondering how they should use it. They have about $100,000 in debt…

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Call Your Bank About Optional Overdraft Protection

07.22.2010 by Bob 4 comments

A couple months ago after the new bank overdraft fee laws were passed, I asked the teller if I could turn off my overdraft protection. I said that if I didn’t have money in my account, I just wanted them to decline the purchase instead of charging me $35 when I didn’t have enough in my account. She looked at me like I was an idiot and told me that wasn’t allowed…

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July 2010

“The richest man is not he who has the most, but he who needs the least.”

It’s Never Too Late

Frugal Home Repairs: Do It Yourself Or Call A Professional?

We’ve Earned $73/month Cash-Back From Our Debit Card

3 Things to Overcome to Reach Your Financial Goals

How To Work With Your Spouse On The Budget

Ask The Readers: When is the right time to buy a new car?

Building a Strong Financial Foundation

5 Free iPhone Apps To Get Your Finances On Track

Money Enough | Book Review

How To Apply A Lump Sum Payment To Your Debt

Call Your Bank About Optional Overdraft Protection

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