Short Term Mission Trips | 17 Ways To Save Money

03.17.2010 by Craig 3 comments
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There is a high cost associated with missions. Stewardship is about stretching every dollar, gift, and resource we have for the sake of God’s kingdom. One great way to minimize the cost of an overseas mission trip is by saving money on necessary items along the way.

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What is Swoopo? A Review of the Auction Site

03.16.2010 by Bob 11 comments
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Swoopo is an online auction site. If you have used Ebay, you know that, just like a basic auction, bidders place bids and the highest bid wins. Swoopo, adds a new spin to this. They charge bidders 60 cents for each bid. While at first it might seem like this is worse, it actually can be a good thing. The reason being is that the money paid by bidders is used to offset the price of the item. As a result auction winners often can purchase items at a fraction of the retail price.

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Dumping Debt Dave Ramsey Style – FPU Review #4

03.15.2010 by Linda 8 comments
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We can take one of two approaches with debt. We can give in and just let it attack us, or we can run for our life and beat it. I was getting so inspired! Bob and I came home and I realized there were things in my current financial situation that I was giving in to. But last night, I made the decision that I’m going to run for my life!

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Want Out of Debt? Here’s What it Takes!

03.15.2010 by John Frainee 8 comments

Many books have been written about how to get out of debt. Advice is plentiful, but sometimes we need more than advice to motivate us to succeed. There are those who would like to be out of debt, and then there are those who are willing to DO SOMETHING DRASTIC to get out of debt.

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How To Pick Out A Computer: Money-Saving Tips

03.14.2010 by Guest 9 comments
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Most Americans have access to a computer, if not their own, and like all things in life, computers die. They fail, they become obsolete and we have to dip into savings for a replacement. Big sigh, I know we all cringe at the idea of yet another big expense. The good news is, buying a computer doesn’t have to be just another drain on your wallet; It is actually a worthwhile investment!

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Charitable Gifting 101

03.13.2010 by Guest 5 comments

There are many charitable gifting techniques with varying degrees of complications, but you may be able to provide a relatively large sum of money to your Church utilizing life insurance for leverage. I will start with the two easiest examples, and then if there is an interest I can get a bit more advanced.

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How to Assess Your Investment Risk

03.13.2010 by Jason Topp 5 comments

Doesn’t it seem like folks love to take risks when markets are booming, but absolutely hate it when markets stink? A question I often get is, “What kind of investment will give me good returns without the risk of losing my money!?” Well, when you find something like that let me know! So let’s take a look at three main components in deterimining your risk tolerance and let’s help you avoid sleepless nights and create a better investment strategy for your goals.

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What’s the Best Way to Help the Poor?

03.11.2010 by Jason Topp 18 comments

If you’re a Christian, you can’t help but read the Bible and be overwhelmed by God’s concern for the poor, weak and marginalized in society. He tells us to be concerned for the widow and the orphan. Jesus himself said in Matthew 25 that, “As you did to one of the least of these, you did to me” meaning that if we gave food to the hungry, drink to the thirsty and clothes to the naked, it’s as if we did it to Jesus!

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Life’s Meaning and Stockholm Syndrome

03.10.2010 by Jay Peroni 14 comments

I talk with hundreds of people each week. Yet few are living their ideal life. Few people inspire me. I see a lot of people going through the motions – living for the moment yet no passion, no purpose, and no plan. I hear a lot of negativity, a ton of excuses, and a whole lot of reasons why it’s too difficult to succeed financially.
God wired each of us for a specific purpose as part of His plan. If you are still alive, God is not finished with you yet. He has a big plan for your lIfe. Are you obediently waiting for your next mission? Or are you too busy living for yourself?

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How To Donate Stocks & Mutual Funds To Charity

03.09.2010 by Craig 3 comments
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IRS tax regulations allow you to donate stocks and mutual funds to non-profit organizations. Understanding a few tax implications regarding your contribution will help add value to your donation. However, many people think that donating the stock and selling the stock to give the money to a charity yields the exact same results. However, by donating the stocks with a capital gain, both the donor and the recipient will benefit more if the stocks are donated instead of selling them and donating the cash…

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Secretary Dies And Leaves $7 Million

03.08.2010 by Bob 12 comments
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A woman named Grace Groner recently passed away at age 100 and she willed her estate to Lake Forest College – which ended up being $7 million dollars. She worked for Abbott Labs for 43 years and wasn’t the president of the company as one might expect from her estate, but rather the president’s secretary. According to the article…

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Premarital Financial Counseling: Questions To Ask

03.08.2010 by Joe 13 comments

According to the National Directory of Marriage and Family Counseling, the divorce rate in America has hovered around 50% since the mid 80’s, but premarital counseling reduces that number by 30%. And since money and money fights are one of the top reasons for divorce, financial premarital counseling is crucial for a solid marriage. Do you know ANYONE who is planning marriage? Are they getting good pre-marital counseling, which includes financial counseling? If not (or perhaps even if they are), this Three Step approach is meant for them…

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Positive Thinking and Faith

03.07.2010 by Guest 13 comments
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Written more than five decades ago, Norman Vincent Peale’s book The Power of Positive Thinking contains wisdom that can still be applied in our lives today. The book contains many stories and illustrations of how people’s lives dramatically improved after they changed their way of thinking. Rather than giving in to the struggles in life, these people overcame their issues through faith and changing their frame of mind…

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