Weekly Roundup

February 20, 2010

Some posts I have enjoyed this week:

Does all the phrase “Reverse Mortgage” create confusion in your mind?  It does in mine, but 8 Things You Need to Know About Reverse Mortgages , a post at Good Financial Cents by Miranda Marquit certainly helps one separate fact from fiction.

Jason Price writes on How Much to Save [...]

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Should You Leave an Inheritance to Your Children?

February 19, 2010

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The late Larry Burkett wrote, “If I had to identify the area of Christian finances that is least understood, it would be inheritance. Not only do people wreck their lives by hoarding, but they also wreck the lives of their children and grandchildren with abundant inheritance.”
I have to admit that Burkett [...]

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Lessons Irvin Taught Us on Driving, Finances and Life

February 17, 2010

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Irvin Smith was more than a father-in-law to me. I would like to believe that I was more than a son-in-law to him.
He lived an unpretentious life: a “real” Christian man who demonstrated his faith instead of preaching it. Irvin was utterly devoted to his wife and to his [...]

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Check Out This DIY Post

February 15, 2010

Greg at Eliminate the Muda has a post today, The Value of Do It Yourself is Greater Than Just The Savings, which includes yours truly (our fireplace), along with creations from other financial bloggers Paul from FiscalGeek and Joe from Joe Taxpayer.  It is a great read, along with pictures.  Besides saving money, the satisfaction [...]

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Expect Rate Hikes Even After the New Credit Card Act Takes Effect

February 15, 2010

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The major changes required by the Credit Card Act of 2009 will kick in on February 22. But just because Congress has tried to stifle the less than stellar side of the credit card industry, don’t think for a moment that banks have been sitting on their heels.
Here’s how the new [...]

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Lonely Valentine’s Day/Weekly Roundup

February 13, 2010

My lower lip is protruding slightly as I sit here alone writing this post.  Why?  My wife is off to a trade show for the next two days.  Am I a squall-bag  (word invented by my kids)?  Well…I hope not.  I just miss her, especially with Valentine’s Day coming this weekend.
“Well, Joe”  I say to [...]

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Which is More Godly: Poverty or Riches?

February 12, 2010

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Some say that poverty equals Godliness while others insist that God wants all Christians to be rolling in riches. Is either extreme right or is the truth somewhere in the middle? Let’s dig in:

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Retirement Funds Tanked? Time to Redefine Your Retirement.

February 10, 2010

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You have worked and planned for that glorious day when you could kick back, travel, golf, fish and simply do what you wanted.  But things happened.
Your 401(k) turned into a 201(k) and has grown back to a 301(k).  You have learned that your nest egg is vulnerable and volatile, making your life [...]

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Will Your Uncle Sam Be Dictating Your Retirement Funds?

February 8, 2010

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Have you been tracking the buzz that our government is considering the takeover of our retirement funds?
There has been talk since last fall,  but, according to Money Morning, this talk is leading to action.  In late January, both the U.S. Treasury Department and the Department of Labor announced plans to stage a public-comment period [...]

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Remembering Super Bowl XXXIV / Weekly Roundup

February 6, 2010

With Superbowl weekend upon us, I must confess that I am, at best, a fair weather football fan.
However, Superbowl XXXIV, a classic between the St Louis Rams and the Tennessee Titans is cemented in my memory.  On a whim, I decided to drive the 2 1/2 hours to my son Jeremy’s house in St Louis [...]

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The Money Quiz: Do You Serve God or Money?

February 5, 2010

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Mat 6:24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
We simply can’t have two masters. One will be saying, “Go there and do [...]

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Love and Money

February 3, 2010

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As I look back on my 39+ years of marriage, I can say that I look forward to another 39+ years of marriage.
I can also say that working together on our finances has been a huge factor for the success of our marriage. We certainly have made our share of mistakes, [...]

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