November 2011

How We Saved $500 While Christmas Shopping

11.30.2011 by Adam Simon 6 comments

It’s official … we’ve decided to bite the bullet. Throughout our nine years of marriage, my wife and I have always considered ourselves to be pretty wise with our money. Yes, there are the occasional impulse buys and intermittent nights out to dinner with our kids. But overall, we have managed to live within our means while being (or attempting to be) content with what we have.

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Fundraising Ideas for Your Personal Financial Goals

11.29.2011 by Carol 10 comments

My personal friends Ralph and LeAnn planned for years to take their children on a trip around the country. As self-employed homeschoolers they didn’t have major problems with living on the road for an extended period of time; but the money was a big factor. So they put their heads together and came up with a plan.

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Negotiating Tips: 4 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Making a Deal!

11.28.2011 by Tim 4 comments

Sometimes knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing the right things to do. This is definitely the case when it comes to negotiating.

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The Cost of Delaying Your Financial Plan

11.27.2011 by Joe Plemon 7 comments

We have all heard that “time is money”, but have you ever stopped to think about just how much your own procrastination is costing you? Here are some typical thought processes . . .

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The Key to a Generous Life – Personally Appropriating the Gospel

11.25.2011 by Chris 7 comments

I can reflect on times I’ve tried to live generously with my finances through sure willpower and determination. While I saw initial fruit, this never produced lasting change in my soul. Life’s ups and downs slowly chipped away at my will and eventually I was in the same old patterns of selfishness, fear and stagnation.

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How to Escape Busyness and Stress

11.24.2011 by Kevin 4 comments

The modern world is a cauldron of busyness—in fact if we allow ourselves to run on auto pilot, busy is what we’ll be. There’s always an errand to run, a phone call that needs to be made, a meeting to attend, a “must see” sporting event or TV program. We’re consumed with a life in which we’re “busy being busy”.

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Your Best Investment is in . . . What?

11.23.2011 by Adam Faughn 4 comments

The statement is often used to encourage someone to go back to school, or to take an extra class. It is used to tell people that counseling sometimes is a helpful step, or to encourage someone to join an apprenticeship in an area they would like to have as a vocation.

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You Won’t Believe Who Makes The Most Reliable Cars

11.21.2011 by Bob 6 comments
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Honda and Toyota have always been easy car makers to default to for reliable cars (on average). So maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise to find out who topped the list this year as the maker with the highest predicted reliability…

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How and Where to Find Discounted Gift Cards

11.20.2011 by Tim 2 comments

While some may think that giving gift cards are a little impersonal, I think you can still make someone happy with a practical gift card. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to get a discount on gift cards? You can. Here’s how!

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Records?

11.18.2011 by Matt Bell 5 comments

It doesn’t take a very complicated financial life to find yourself lost in a forest of financial papers. Loans, and taxes, and bank statements – oh my! What can you toss? How long should you keep your financial records?

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The Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas

11.17.2011 by Bob 19 comments

I took all your gift ideas and consolidate them to come up with a top 10 list of the most popular gift ideas for 2011 as chosen by you!

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Responsibilities of Executors: What You Need to Know

11.16.2011 by John Frainee 2 comments

Have you been designated as an executor of a will or estate? Wondering what your responsibilities entail? Thinking you’ll be an executor in the future? This is a must read for those of you who might become an executor.

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How to Budget: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Begin

11.15.2011 by Jonathan 3 comments

Money flows in and out of your life even if you are not really paying attention to it. You might as well be in the know and tell your money where it should go. Money does not sit idle. Our world is moving too fast. Too many people want to learn how to create a budget before they ever answer some important questions.

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