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5 Personal Finance Items to Evaluate at Least Once a Year

Outstanding Evaluation

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]

5 Articles Worth Your Time (12/8/12)

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]

Change Your Family Tree - Be a McFly

George McFly

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]

Don’t Go It Alone - Effective Leaders Get Help

Delegation - baton

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]

5 Articles Worth Your Time (12/1/12)

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]

How to Get the Most Out of Christmas

santa checking his list

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]

The Best Food Budget Ever

Food budget

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]