September 2011

Eliminating Cable TV Saves More Than We Think

09.30.2011 by Kevin 20 comments

Cutting the cable TV bill to reign in your budget—you probably know all about that one, don’t you? But that’s not what I’m going to talk about. There are more savings in cutting out television than you think!

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5 Lessons I Learned From My First Job

09.29.2011 by Joe Plemon 13 comments

Growing up in a six child family, I didn’t receive — or expect — an allowance. My older siblings worked for their spending money, so I always assumed I would do likewise. Therefore, when I secured my paper boy job at age 14, I was only following family protocol.

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How to Win Every Time . . . by Cheating on Time!

09.28.2011 by Adam Simon 6 comments
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When was the last time a single sentence changed the course of your life? A few years ago, my wife said eight words to me that have affected every choice that I’ve made since. She looked me in the eyes and said . . .

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Budgeting on a Variable Income: Get it Right!

09.27.2011 by John Frainee 5 comments
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My income varies with each passing month. Sometimes there is a $700 difference from one month to the next, and so I had to quickly build a smart budget to overcome the volatility. Here’s what I’ve learned about budgeting on a variable income!

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10-Day Give – FAQ

09.26.2011 by Bob 12 comments
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I wanted to answer a few common questions about the 10 Day Give – Starting October 1st!…

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How Giving is a Spiritual Discipline

09.25.2011 by Chris 15 comments
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In Romans 12:8 we learn that some excel in the gift of giving, but what about everyone else? We’ve all heard of spiritual disciplines such as prayer, worship, Bible study and fasting, but what about giving?

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Are You Wasting Money on Food?

09.24.2011 by Guest 12 comments

According to an October 2010 report from the United States Department of Labor, the average couple spends $424 each month on food. My wife and I spend around $100 each month. Here’s how!

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How to Stick With a Budget

09.23.2011 by Matt Bell 12 comments

Budgets have always been a tough sell. However, in workshops I teach around the country, I’ve noticed a hopeful sign . . .

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6 Ways to Hedge Against Inflation

09.22.2011 by Tim 7 comments

I like to think of inflation as a silent killer of our money. While you may not see it in action from one day to the next, inflation slowly kills the purchasing power of your dollar from year to year.

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3 Ways to Make Money: By Time, Task, or Potential

09.21.2011 by John Frainee 6 comments
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Wanting to get my income up, I’ve been thinking about how I can make some extra money. Inevitably, this leads me to think about how I can be more productive with the resources at my disposal, and I thought I’d pass this brain-work on to you for your consideration. Do you make money by time, task, or potential?

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The 10-Day Give Challenge

09.20.2011 by Bob 7 comments
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I got a challenge for you. Could you give something, each day, to a different person, for 10 days? Do you think you are up for it? I hope you are…

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How to Work Your Home Business Alongside Your Children

09.20.2011 by Carol 7 comments
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Sitting at the kitchen table with my laptop, I finally hit “print” for the article I’ve been struggling with for days. But nothing happens. Then, the message appears: “The printer is out of paper.” “Not again,” I mumble as I hoof it to the next room, tripping over my six year old sprawled on the floor with crayons and paper spread about.

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Co-signing: What Does the Bible Say?

09.19.2011 by Jon 8 comments
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What does common sense tell you about co-signing a loan? For me and for most people, co-signing a loan goes against good judgement. It’s not only dangerous but it can ruin your finances and friendships as well.

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