Small town living has its perks. Janice and I will be attending a Christmas celebration in Cobden, Illinois this afternoon.
This tiny city (population maybe 1,000) has banded together to bring us carolers, surrey rides, a live Christmas display, a wreath contest, picture shoots for children, a gingerbread house contest, art exhibits galore, refreshments and a walk with Santa. I know this may sound cheesy to some but I relish it. There is something special about a community joining forces for such an event. To take part is to visit with old friends and meet new friends, take in the many events and absorb lots of Christmas spirit. And hey…my daughter Jaime will be having an open house in her new Monarch Art Studio. We will be able to stand on the sidewalk, look in her display window, and watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” with sound streaming from outdoor speakers. Can’t wait!
Posts I have enjoyed this week:
- Another Stimulus Bill? Two in one year? Could be. Read “Democrats hope to Pass a Second US Stimulus Bill by End of 2009” at Bible Money Matters to get the nitty gritty.
- Do you know the difference between Mortgage APR and Mortgage interest rate? Check out “What Does Your Mortgage APR Indicate?” at Redeeming Riches.
- Are Christians supposed to prosper? If so, within what parameters? Bob shares some great insights in “Prosperity Gospel, Poverty Gospel and the Gospel” at Christian PF.
- Roth IRA…Traditional IRA…401(k)…choices, choices. Patrick at CashMoneyLife does a great job of dissecting the various retirement options and explaining strategies with “Traditional IRA or Roth IRA for Young Investors“.
- Read a real life question and answer on personal finance as Mat (and his readers) help a reader with irregular income in “Financial Fundamentals to Help a DFA Reader” at Debt Free Adventure. Good stuff.
- Need help managing your finances? Take a look at 7 Things That Make Good Financial Cents when Managing Your Finances over at Good Financial Cents.
Carnivals I have participated in this week are:
