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Joe Plemon: Financial Writer

Do YOU Have the Spiritual Gift of Giving? Read This Before Answering.

October 18, 2014 by Joe Plemon 2 Comments

In my 40 plus years as a Christian, I have observed that most discussions of spiritual gifts tend to focus on the more sensational gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12: 8-10: gifts such as working miracles, tongues, prophecy, special knowledge and healing.  However, I have rarely heard believers dig into the more ordinary gifts of […]

Filed Under: Biblical Thoughts On Finance

What is the Difference Between Saving and Investing?

August 13, 2014 by Joe Plemon 32 Comments

Most of us innately know that saving and investing are not the same, but do we understand the difference? Because clarity in this distinction can greatly impact one’s financial well being, realizing these difference is vital. The key is in two words: risk and liquidity. Savings are low risk funds that must be liquid (available) […]

Filed Under: Dollars and Sense, Investing

Am I a Rich Fool?

August 8, 2014 by Joe Plemon 14 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I have the knack for reading scripture through a filter which allows the truths to go to my head without touching my heart. This filter has enabled me to read Jesus’ story about the rich fool without ever considering if that fool might be me. However, I am now […]

Filed Under: Biblical Thoughts On Finance

A Prisoner Raises the “Serving Others” Bar

April 28, 2014 by Joe Plemon 5 Comments

photo credit: Ani Carrington He was a political hot potato – a prisoner accused of organizing a coup to overthrow the government. Because of death threats by his enemies, a soldier was assigned to escort him to the court venue where he would stand trial. Part of the travel itinerary included passage via ship; it […]

Filed Under: Biblical Thoughts On Finance

5 Easy Ways to Pay Your Mortgage Early

March 3, 2014 by Joe Plemon 4 Comments

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:

Filed Under: Debt

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