April 2012

How to Buy Gift Cards for Less

04.30.2012 by Joe Plemon 15 comments
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Hypothetically, I am going to spend $1500 on new kitchen appliances from Home Depot, $60 to take my wife out to eat at Red Lobster and $20 on some movie tickets from Fandago. I will be shopping for discounted gift cards at Ebay, Plastic Jungle, Gift Card Granny, and Cardpool. What deals do you think I’ll find? Follow along with me and find out!

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How Online Banking Works

04.27.2012 by Rich Avery 7 comments
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A record number of Americans – 62% – prefer online banking versus visiting a branch, according to a report last fall from the American Banker’s Association. That’s up from 36% in 2010! But many people don’t yet understand how online banking works, let alone how it would benefit them. If you’re one of those people, this article is for you!

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FDIC and NCUA Insurance: Which is Safer?

04.26.2012 by Tim 4 comments
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Insurance is important when it comes to the money in the bank. That’s why FDIC insurance was created. But what about credit unions, do they have the same protection as banks? It might surprise you, but credit unions don’t use FDIC. They use a form of insurance provided by the NCUA. What’s the difference?

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How to Save Money for Just About Anything!

04.25.2012 by John Frainee 11 comments
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Whether you want to save money for college, a vacation, a wedding, or the latest gizmo to impress your friends, you’re going to need to have a good plan for saving up the money first! Whatever you are saving for, there is a tried and true process for saving money faster than ever and making sure you don’t go spend it on something else! Here are some tips on how to save money for just about anything!

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How Much to Pay a Pastor for a Wedding

04.24.2012 by Chris 16 comments
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How much should you pay a pastor for a wedding? What are other key factors should you keep in mind when you contact your pastor? Let’s explore these important questions.

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How to Search for Jobs Out of College

04.23.2012 by Jonathan 3 comments
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I have had the opportunity to coach many fresh graduates on how to search for their first job out of college. The biggest frustration that most new graduates face is not having any work experience. The important thing to remember is that everyone got their start somewhere. At the same time, you need to be willing to roll up your sleeves and make the job search your first full-time job. Here are some tips that can help.

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How to Say “Thank You” to a Pastor: 20 Great Ways

04.20.2012 by Adam Simon 24 comments
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How do you adequately say “thank you” to someone who gives so much of themselves, laying aside their own lives for the sake of serving and caring for the spiritual health of others? Depending on the level of forethought and creativity, there are many ways to thank a pastor!

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How to Save Money on Entertainment and Spend Less Than The Average Household

04.19.2012 by John Frainee 16 comments
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Looking to have some fun without burning a hole in your wallet? Look no further. Here are some great ways you can save money on entertainment. What’s your favorite?

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How to Raise Support for Short-Term Missions

04.18.2012 by Chris 18 comments
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With so many books, resources, techniques and ideas out there, it can be hard to know where to begin when raising support to serve on a short-term mission. We can lose balance with information overload and feel completely overwhelmed or go to the other extreme and do nothing and hope it works out. Here’s how you should raise support.

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When Should You Write a Will?

04.17.2012 by Aaron 5 comments
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Thinking about and planning for our own mortality is never high on the weekly to-do list. We all like to keep our minds busy with the task at hand and there always seems to be plenty in daily life to occupy us. But writing a will doesn’t have to be time-consuming. And, it’s easier than you probably think.

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5 Tools for Teaching Your Kids to Save Money

04.16.2012 by Carol 10 comments
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As a parent, you want to do your best to train your children to have positive character qualities—and saving money is one of them. Here are 5 tools for teaching your kids to save money.

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Manilla Review: An Easy Way to Manage Your Bills

04.13.2012 by Tim 7 comments
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Struggling keeping track of all your bills? Try Manilla! Manilla is a free online tool that helps keep your bills and other statements organized. When you create your Manilla profile, you’re able to sync up with over 1,300 providers to manage your phone, cable, credit card, bank, investment, and many other kinds of statements all in one place.

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How to find vacation homes to rent via Homeaway

04.12.2012 by Bob 5 comments
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In December we were discussing whether or not we would be able to get away this year as we didn’t have too much saved up for a trip. I decided to hop on my favorite vacation home rental site Homeaway.com and see what was out there…

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