The Wealthy Entrepreneur and The Destitute Widow: Which do you most admire?

Although Jesus spoke often about money, we often delegate those teachings to a long ago time in the Mid-East instead of applying them to life here and now.  It seems that many of us have allowed our 21st century American values distort Jesus’ teachings.  How about you?  I challenge you to read of fictional Jim [...]

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How a CPA Saved Me $4310 in Taxes

I have been doing my own taxes for many years, dating back to the days when I had to drive to the Federal Building 25 miles away to pick up all of my forms, read the books of instructions, then run all of the math on an 8 ½” x 11” pad before transferring the [...]

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Creative Ways to Make Extra Money on the Weekends

In spite of the fact that our recent recession has pushed many people into second jobs, the desire to earn extra money is nothing new — this spirit of capitalism has long imbued our culture, driving us to work hard in order to earn money, purchase the items that make our lives easier (or more [...]

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Dealing With Criticism: A Biblical Approach

When was the last time someone shared his or her criticism with you about something you were doing?  Was it constructive or negative?  Did you take offense or embrace the advice? The Bible gives us some insights on handling criticism, so the next time you’re approached by a critic, consider what these scriptures say.

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You CAN Cope With Rising Gasoline Prices! Here’s How.

It’s happening again!  Gasoline prices are on the rise and no one seems to know where they will stop.  I realize that watching those prices escalate can be depressing, but I urge you to take a deep breath, reassess your finances, and make the appropriate adjustments.  Prices may be skyrocketing, but the sky isn’t falling…you [...]

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5 Easy Ways to Pay Your Mortgage Early

Paying your mortgage early can be relatively pain free, but, before getting started, you need to take care of some basic prerequisites.  I recommend that you:

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Snowing Money Unveils Character Flaws

Did you read about the money which was fluttering through the air recently on Interstate 270 in Maryland?  Two plastic bags containing about $5,700 in bills and coins fell from an armored truck and seemed fair game for motorists.  In fact, according to one witness, about 30 cars pulled over and began grabbing handfuls of [...]

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Why Our Spiraling National Debt Makes the Roth IRA a No Brainer

If you could lock in your gasoline price today with the guarantee that it will never go up, wouldn’t you do so?  Of course you would.  I wish I knew how, but I don’t.  However, I do know a way that you can lock in your income tax rates today so that you don’t have [...]

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Let Me Tell You About My Great Wealth

I realize that writing about my great wealth smells of braggadocio, but hear me out: I take no credit because my role has always seemed more passive than active.  This wealth, you may have guessed, is of a nature which transcends any monetary standard.  Based on the following three criteria, my net worth is at [...]

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