May 2009

How to get a raise instantly

Most people think that the solution to their financial problems is more money. If they could just get a few more dollars each month, they would be able to make ends meet. Larry Burkett used to tell a story of three couples, each with different incomes and expenses, yet they all three said the same [...]

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Do you like free stuff?

One of the greatest things about a birthday party is the gifts. Sure it is nice to have friends over and spending time together is great, but when else would you ever be able to get a present for not doing anything? I mean, all you have to do is show up and once a [...]

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How to lose a Millionaire

Living near Northern Virginia, Maryland is just stones throw away from our front step. The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article detailing some of the economic woes our neighbor to the North is dealing with. Primarily, they have lost about 1000 millionaires and the tax revenue those families used to provide. You will probably [...]

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Using Greed as a Means of Success

I am currently reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad, written by Robert Kiyosaki. Although I don’t agree with a lot of things that Kiyosaki writes in the book, it is a somewhat motivational book. One of the things he mentions is that a little greed can be a good thing when used as a motivator. When [...]

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New Credit Card Law – Helps or Hurts?

With the passage of the new Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 also known as the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009, the Obama administration is being hailed as the savior of the little guy. President Obama wants to ensure that people use cards wisely and the card holders behave [...]

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Book Review: Upside Living in a Downside Economy

As the economy continues to struggle we hear many ‘experts’ with their own ideas on why we are where we are and what we need to do to make it through these tough times. About a month ago, I received a review copy of a book written by Mike Slaughter, pastor of Ginghamsburg United Methodist [...]

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