Hope For Your Financial Life and Beyond
On July 3, 2012 I started writing this blog. It’s taken six months of part time posting to reach this, my 50th blog article. So in honor of this personal milestone, I am writing a two-part series on what my experience has taught me thus far about … [Continue reading]
To use credit cards or not? That is the question. Like most of you, I have placed a good many credit cards in my wallet through the years. I believed what every American hears - that using credit is convenient, it’s safer than carrying cash or … [Continue reading]
Here are my top 5 reads for the week, plus a bonus read. Have a great weekend! The Top 6 Scientifically Proven Ways to Persuade and Encourage Others (Persuasion is a science not an art. You just need the right approach.) The Social Sickness … [Continue reading]
We men are an interesting bunch. We love our fast cars, big guns, and BBQ on the tailgate. We play Black Ops II until our thumbs cramp, go shirtless with body paint (or armor and skulls) to our favorite sporting event and engage in all types of … [Continue reading]
2012 is rapidly coming to a close and those New Year’s resolutions are right around the corner. Before we get started on 2013, however, it’s probably a wise move to take inventory in key areas of our personal finances. With the fast pace of life, … [Continue reading]
Here are my top reads from the week. Have a great weekend! 44 Actions You Can Take Now to Boost Your Energy (What actions would you add to this list?) How to Ask For a Raise (Want to ask your employer for a raise? This article offers 7 tips on … [Continue reading]
Each Christmas, the church I attend produces a musical comedy/drama to tell the story of how Jesus Christ came to be born into this world. These productions are written and directed by our worship leader who develops each year’s theme around a … [Continue reading]
Have you ever tried to do it all? In my years of serving in various leadership capacities, I have found this to be one of my greatest challenges…the tendency to take on more responsibility than I can manage. It is a basic and constant battle every … [Continue reading]
Here are five articles I found particular interesting this week. Enjoy! The Top Five Regrets in Life by Those About to Die (This is written by someone who worked frequently with patients during their last days on earth.) Personal Finance … [Continue reading]
I know stores already have decorations on display, but for me, Saturday, December 1st will officially begin the start of the 2012 Christmas season. In the next 25 days, we will attempt to cram more into each 24-hour day than is usually desirable. For … [Continue reading]
What would it be like if you could go 40 days without food? If you could, that would seriously put you ahead on your monthly food budget. In my family of six, I estimate approximately six weeks of no grocery shopping or going to restaurants would put … [Continue reading]
