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3 Reasons A Good Name Is Better Than Riches (Proverbs 22:1)

a good name is better than riches

“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.” - Proverbs 22:1 Have you ever thought about the status of your name? Would you say it is good? Do you even care how those around you view your … [Continue reading]

20 Flexible Part Time Jobs For College Students

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Every fall about this time, parents are gearing up to send their kids back to school. In some cases, that means sending them to college. It's an expensive proposition putting a child through college. But there are so many part time jobs for college … [Continue reading]

Kids, Money and High School Graduation Day

  In a few hours, my firstborn child will walk across a stage and receive her high school diploma. It’s been 18 years in the making and now we are here. One of the milestone days any parent looks forward to. It seems like only … [Continue reading]

The 3 Main Advantages of a Debit Card

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Are there advantages of a debit card that makes them better than using a credit card? Debate rages sometimes in the personal finance world over which one of these payment options is better. I see how both can be used responsibly to assist people … [Continue reading]

The Secret Step to Contentment (Philippians 4:11-12)

On Contentment - “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to … [Continue reading]

What to Invest in When You are Scared to Invest

There are times when the stock market causes real fear for investors. It’s scary to see the markets and your portfolio value go down day after day. This is especially true for those closer to retirement. At times like that, it’s hard to know what to … [Continue reading]

How to Push Through the Scary Questions at the Start

Do you want to finish what you start this year? Maybe you have made a New Year's resolution and aren't confident you can do it. Or maybe there are simply so many unanswered questions and doubts in front of you it's becoming overwhelming. Finishing … [Continue reading]

Thank You, For One Million Page Views at Luke1428.com

Rarely do I draw attention to the metrics of this blog. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever done it like this (and probably never will again). But I have fun moment that I couldn’t shy away from. Yesterday, some unknown user found their way to my site … [Continue reading]

What I’d Tell My 20-Year Old Self about Financial Freedom

Enjoy this guest post today from blogger and website owner Joseph Hogue as he shares his ideas about financial freedom. The best lessons come from our experiences even if sometimes it’s our biggest mistakes. I’ve made more than a few mistakes in … [Continue reading]

6 Tips To Help You Sell Your Home Fast

Deciding to sell your house is an exciting time. Even though there is a lot of preparation that needs to be done, most people hope they are able to sell their house in between three and 10 days. However, there are numerous factors from location to … [Continue reading]

8 Bible Verses About Worry for All Life Situations

Do you worry? I’ll admit that I have been a worrier at certain times of my life. There are so many circumstances that we can worry about that it's easy to worry all day long. Thankfully there are many Bible verses about worry and anxiety that can … [Continue reading]