Buying life insurance for your parents: Is it wise? Is it wrong?

11.18.2009

Would you take out life insurance on your parents? Why or why not? Recently my siblings have been talking to my mother and I about taking a life insurance out for her, in the case that she passes, a sum of money could be left for her kids and grandkids. The idea would be that we would all co-fund this insurance with her and them.

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Delayed gratification – Is it worth it?

11.17.2009

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 badge of the American dream, some folks are going back to saving money and paying for big-ticket items with cash. With this new concept, [...]

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Being owed money & striving to pass the test

11.16.2009

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 push it beyond what is comfortable, so a strong character requires challenges that aren’t comfortable. My newest challenge is that an advertiser owes me a [...]

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There is no such thing as a free lunch – or is there?

11.04.2009

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 D.A.N.C.E. Out of Debt.
Is There a Such Thing as a Free Lunch?
One of the tenets of economics is “There [...]

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Learning how to be content

11.03.2009

I don’t believe that contentment means settling for mediocrity. But rather it is being satisfied at whatever place in life God has us at, while trusting that He does have our interest at heart and that he does want to bless us and see us succeed.

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Finding the will of God for your life (and job)

10.22.2009

Be ready – make necessary preparations for receiving your answer. If you’re not willing to set goals and work toward them, then your dream will remain just a dream. That better paying job, unity in your relationships, or sense of purpose in your life will not come.

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The Widow’s Mite and how to help when you need help

10.12.2009

Giving what you don’t have
We live in interesting times that make it very difficult to say no to things that seem good. It seems like a good idea to use credit to give to others. It is an honorable thing and I believe that there is often a great motive behind it, but I can’t [...]

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Why God’s way takes longer

10.10.2009

As I was staring at this tree I began to realize that trees grow slowly. You plant a seed for a tree and it takes a while to sprout and takes a while to grow to a decent size.Grass and even plants, on the other hand, grow a lot faster. They sprout up quickly and sometimes you can even notice growth one day to the next. I have been enjoying watching this rapid growth with all of the plants in my vegetable garden.

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Don’t fall off the wagon with your finances

09.28.2009

The following is a guest post from John Gowan. John is the principal financial consultant at Financial Legacy Builders, an asset management and financial consulting firm that specializes in helping young adults eliminate debt, build wealth, and increase their giving.
Staying on Course with Your Finances
How many times have you started something that you never quite [...]

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Is Capitalism “Anti-Jesus”?

09.24.2009

I found an interesting article today about Michael Moore, the famous documentary director of Farenheit 9/11 and Sicko. Moore has a new movie coming out soon called Capitalism: A Love Story, in which he apparently explains why Capitalism is “Anti-Jesus”.
While I agree with Moore that we have problems in our current system, I personally don’t [...]

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Seek first the Kingdom of God and then…

08.31.2009

There really are benefits for seeking first the Kingdom of God… “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

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Redistribution of wealth in the Bible

08.23.2009

…Whether you agree with this definition of wealth redistribution or the use of the term itself, Jesus Himself supports it, but in reverse…

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How to manage financial risk

08.16.2009

The ability to evaluate a situation and know if there is a possible negative consequence is a characteristic of all animals. In fact, for generations those instincts were necessary for survival. Too often, however, it seems as though our ability to evaluate the potential negative impact of financial decisions is disappearing…

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What is the purpose of your money?

08.13.2009

Define Your Financial Purpose
What are you on earth for? Millions have read Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life and found a sense of purpose. Have you found purpose in a certain career, position, or situation? What is the purpose of your money? Money can buy a lot of things, but there are also a few things it [...]

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