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God's Provision During a Recession

bob l. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 9:53 am
The following is a guest post from Jimmy Kibler – the Pastor of Victory Christian Chapel in Melbourne, Florida. Jimmy travels and speaks to churches about financial increase. You can find out mo...
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24 scriptures about business

bob l. posted an article on - Dec 10, 2009, 10:33 am
It never ceases to amaze me how relevant the Bible still is even with some of the books being thousands of years old.  Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun and he was right. Methods may ch...
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Can you really make money by blogging?

bob l. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 10:00 am
There is a certain mystery associated with the money making potential of a blog. People often incredulously ask, “Can you really make money blogging?” The skeptics claim the only people who make m...
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An alternative to Christmas gift giving

bob l. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 10:51 am
I love giving and receiving gifts each Christmas, but I have always been intrigued by the idea of financially supporting a cause or a person in lieu of traditional Christmas gift giving. I have heard ...
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How much are you really getting paid?

bob l. posted an article on - Dec 7, 2009, 9:30 am
I am currently reading Your Money or Your Life – which is a great book by the way. And I won’t turn this article into a review of the book since I haven’t finished it yet, but one of the things ...
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5 Tips For Dealing With Your Medical Debt

bob l. posted an article on - Dec 6, 2009, 12:39 pm
This is a post from Jason over at Redeeming Riches. Jason is a financial planner by day and a personal finance blogger by night. Be sure to subscribe to his posts in a reader or by email. DoesnR...
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Build Your Own Mutual Fund | Review

bob l. posted an article on - Dec 5, 2009, 10:08 am
This review of Brian O’Connell’s Build Your Own Mutual Fund was written by Christine Veloria. I read Build Your Own Mutual Fund: How to Use a Personal Portfolio to Take Control of Your Fi...
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Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Giveaway

bob l. posted an article on - Dec 4, 2009, 9:09 am
I am a Dave Ramsey fan, and love his book – Total Money Makeover – I think it is one of the most helpful financial books I have ever read. I have not attended his Financial Peace Universit...
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5 Ways to Show Love to Your Kids Without Spending a Dollar

bob l. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 9:30 am
Money Does Not Equal Love First, a rant.  I have never bought into the thinking that love and money are automatically connected.  This, however, is a common lie we have been told to believe. If you...
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A little help for the unemployed

bob l. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 12:26 pm
It’s no secret that unemployment is now over 10% in the U.S. and finding a job can be a bit difficult right now. I have been getting encouraged seeing a lot of people helping each other out in a...
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Prosperity Gospel, Poverty Gospel, and the Gospel

bob l. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 11:03 am
Yesterday an article was published on TheSimpleDollar where Trent shared his opinions about the “Prosperity Gospel”. I read the article, read the comments, and had some thoughts that I wan...
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9 homemade Christmas gifts that might actually get used

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 10:10 am
Let’s be honest, we have all received some homemade Christmas gifts that never saw the light of day again – sometimes they are well intentioned and so we might not care that our peppermint...
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The New Savage Number | Review

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 28, 2009, 9:38 am
The following review of The New Savage Number was written by Robert G. Strauss. This book is titled after Savage’s famous 2007 book The Savage Number. This updated 296 page book takes the reader t...
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Should Christian Websites Charge A Fee?

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 10:14 am
Lately, John Piper’s Desiring God Blog has included some very interesting posts on the topic of Christian ministries and fees.  The discussion actually is just retouching on a discussion from a cou...
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Thankfulness quotes

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 10:11 am
Since today is Thanksgiving, I figured it would be appropriate to share a few great quotes on thankfulness and gratitude. Personally, I feel like one of the most blessed people in the world and am so ...
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10 places kids can eat for free

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 12:15 pm
We don’t have kids yet, but I have been intrigued by how many restaurants offer a free meal for your kids when adults purchase an entree. It seems like a great way to minimize your meal expense ...
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3 Simple Money Saving Ideas

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 10:26 am
This article was written by Jonathan Milligan who writes for CPACareerCoach.com and SimpleLifeHabits.com. Jonathan has a passion to inspire others to reach their full potential in life. His website is...
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An argument for giving gift cards

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 10:20 am
I just finally got around to reading the new Kiplinger magazine and I found an interesting article that looks at the economics of gift giving. The basic premise of the article is that consumers waste ...
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Health care options for Christians

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 10:19 am
What health care options should a Christian consider? Health insurance is the topic of the day Every day we are bombarded by the news and media regarding the rising costs of healthcare and the propos...
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Upgrade to Windows 7 | Giveaway

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 9:25 am
As mentioned Free Stuff Friday changed to a monthly giveaway (on the first of each month) but due to the chaotic nature of my November, I am just getting around to it now. I am also a fairly recent Ma...
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ABCs of Personal Finance: 26 Elementary Money Lessons

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 9:48 am
Always ask for a discount – Just ask “Can you do any better than that?” or “Is that the best you can do?” This simple question could potentially save you a lot of money. Be prepared for the...
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Buying life insurance for your parents: Is it wise? Is it wrong?

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 9:53 am
I recently received an email from a reader that I thought would be perfect for discussion, because my hunch is that there are others who are dealing with or have dealt with a situation like this. I pr...
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Delayed gratification – Is it worth it?

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 9:48 am
The following guest post was written by CPF reader Amy Sullivan. We live in a country resounding “Instant Gratification!” as its lifestyle cadence call. But despite the fact debt has become a bad...
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Being owed money & striving to pass the test

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 10:38 am
I once heard someone say, “challenges are just wonderfully disguised opportunities for growth.” I really do believe it to be true. Just like a strong physical body requires exercises that ...
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What are Charitable Gift Annuities and how do they work?

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 12:56 pm
The following is a guest post written by Benjamin Clark who writes for ModernGraham.com. What is a Charitable Gift Annuity? A charitable gift annuity is an excellent tool for charitable giving. Mos...
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What is passive income & why you should care

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 12:20 pm
The following is a guest post from John Schroeder who regularly writes for his blog PassiveFamilyIncome.com. Are you looking for ways to make your life simpler? If you are like most people, then get...
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How To Set Your Christmas Budget

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 10:37 am
Time is running short. You need to prepare now.  I know it seems like Christmas is a long way away.  But, it will not be long until Father Christmas is saddling up his reindeer.  Today is the day t...
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3 ways to sell your old electronics that are collecting dust

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 8:52 am
A few months ago I wrote an article about what you should do with your old cell phone. It talked about a service that Amazon offered where they would buy your old cell phone off of you. I gave it a go...
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6 time management skills for entrepreneurs

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 10:16 am
This is an article is written by Ralph E. Plaskett. Ralph is known as the Peculiar Marketing Expert for peculiar people, the go-to resource for action-oriented information where readers can take the w...
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Survive a Financial Crisis: 12 Tips For Married Couples

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 9:37 am
Job loss.  A lay off.  Fraud. Getting fired. Robbery.  Legal Issues. Credit card debt.  In a moment, any of these instantaneous events can shatter your financial plan.  At times these events do n...
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Does Saver's Remorse exist?

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 9:06 am
I just popped open my ING Direct account this morning to find this quote… “There’s no such thing as Saver’s remorse.” -ING Direct It is pretty clever and generally I th...
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Maximum Reverse Mortgage Loan Amounts Have Been Reduced

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 10:12 am
The following is a guest post from Julius who writes for NewRetirement.com. The Good News and Bad News on Reverse Mortgage Loan Amounts Reducing the Maximum Reverse Mortgage Loan Amounts Effective O...
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10 famous motivational quotes to stay motivated!

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 10:31 am
It’s no secret that I like quotes. I am one of those guys who can get really motivated by the right words. And while some of the best encouraging quotes are in the Bible, there have been a lot o...
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What is Ebates and why you should care

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 9:03 am
I have now been using Ebates for a while and with it being completely FREE and incredibly simple, I am still surprised how few of people are taking advantage of it. In an attempt to show how simple i...
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There is no such thing as a free lunch – or is there?

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 9:04 am
This article was written by Lakita Humber who serves as the founder of Paneh – A ministry which exists to educate, impart and equip those called to worship arts on a variety of subjects, such as...
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Learning how to be content

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 9:19 am
I have always had a feeling that contentment was a critical component of having joy in life. As I have been learning this lesson on a deeper level, I have written about it (here and here). But lately ...
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Carnival of Money Stories

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 9:22 am
Happy Monday – it has been a busy weekend. Working on the new house – painting, cleaning, installing a sink in the basement, and installing a garage-door opener. The garage-door opener has...
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How to get free shipping

bob l. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 11:38 am
If you hate the unpleasant surprise of finding out how much shipping adds to your online shopping order, here are a few suggestions… FreeShipping.org This website has all the major stores list...
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3 Essential Money Saving Fall Tasks

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 10:05 am
Sometimes spending a little money today can save a lot of money tomorrow.  Common sayings support this notion: a stitch in time saves nine and don’t be penny smart and pound foolish.  A predictabl...
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$6500 home-buyer tax credit for current homeowners

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:31 pm
Apparently all the talk about the $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit being extended and expanded is coming to pass. According to a USA Today article… “Senators agreed to extend the exi...
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Our new house!

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:05 am
Well, yesterday we closed on our first house. It was a pretty eventful day – a lot of moving parts all coming together at the same time. Building our house has been a fun and occasionally stress...
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How to pay off your mortgage early (4 methods)

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 10:33 am
This article is a guest post from Nicole Canfora. Nicole is a freelance writer and editor in the publishing industry with a keen interest in helping others navigate the world of personal finance. Find...
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Is the 401k a bad idea?

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 9:47 am
This week Time Magazine had a thought-provoking article titled Why it’s time to retire the 401(k). The article is pretty long and detailed and as you would expect it points out many of the flaws...
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5 small business owner retirement plans

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 9:39 am
Sorting out Retirement Solutions for the Small Business Owner Five retirement plans you may want to consider Many times people come into my office looking for advice on how to appropriately plan thei...
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3 new credit card fees you should know about

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 12:01 pm
I was just listening the morning radio show that I normally wake up to and they pulled me out of my slumber a little quicker than usual when they started talking about credit cards. Apparently since a...
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Freedom from extreme frugality

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 10:05 am
This article was written by  Branden who regularly writes for his blog FaithFitnessFinance.com. Finding the freedom to spend When it comes to being frugal, paying off debt, saving for retirement, a...
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$50 bonus for opening ING Business savings account

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 10:01 am
ING has another good promotion going on for their Business Savings Account. Basically all you have to do is open up the account by November 15th, 2009 and you will receive $50 – ... this promo...
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Finding the will of God for your life (and job)

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 9:47 am
The morning of March 8, 2004 I received an email from a close friend who told me he had a “word from God” for me. Knowing the kind of life my friend lives, I gladly received it as from God. He s...
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4 steps to spend your money wisely

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 9:40 am
4 Steps To Help You Control Your Spending Budgeting is essentially the process of asking: should I spend my money on this or that?  A person’s income represents the fixed dollars with which th...
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Top 10 best paying jobs

bob l. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 9:51 am
Money Magazine created another article that I am always interested in reading. It was a list of the top 10 best paying jobs in the U.S.. It’s funny, every time I see one of these lists there are...
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