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Want a better budget? Start with food.
One of the most common financial questions out there right now is, “How can I quickly reduce my monthly spending?” That’s a great question to ask, and one that shows you’re getting on the right track...
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My 11-step economic recovery program
Only Americans can fix America. Here’s my two cents’ worth, in the form of 11 things every American can do to improve our own lives, our families, our communities and our country: 11. Turn off the TV...
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Why we’re doing this coupon thing…
So…. when I got home tonight I realized that in my haste to get this research done I came up with the MOST BORING TITLE EVER for a document: Biblical foundations for frugality. Geesh! Why don’t I just...
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How to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best
It’s been a rough week for America. Monday saw the sixth largest single-day drop in the stock market EVER. Unemployment is still up. Wars still range on and 30 of our nation’s finest were killed in...
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Sometimes, ya gotta just order the lobster
Yes, I’ve been off the blog for awhile. More on that later, but in the meantime, I’m back, full of lots of thoughts of various quality and degrees of helpfulness. Today, I’d like to share how my kids...
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How to fight discouragement
Why is it so easy to start feeling discouraged? I asked this question on Facebook recently and got some interesting answers. But after some prayer and searching God’s Word, I think it comes down to...
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Dear Daughter
We are in the process of adopting a 15-year-old girl from the foster care system. We have not gotten to meet the young lady whose face we have fallen in love with, but there is so much that I want her...
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How to have a richer life
Living a rich life isn’t about money, because money isn’t the key to happiness or even less stress. While eliminating debt and simplifying your finances will eliminate a lot of worry and improve your...
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Four more years.
Half the country is really unhappy this morning. The other half is convinced we’re on the right track. Regardless which side you’re on, rather than blowing up Facebook with venom and snot, spend that...
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Split up your money and build wealth faster, more safely
The last seven years of my life can pretty much be summed up in the phrase, “Learn from my mistakes.” I’ve made a career now out of helping others navigate financial messes simply because I’ve had so...
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Eleven reasons why your mortgage loan modification was denied
Have you tried in the past few years to get your lender to change the terms of your home mortgage? If so, you’re in good company. Unfortunately only a small percentage of homeowners succeed in getting...
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How to make a leap
January is always a good time to talk about making major life changes. And odds are, you’re considering one. Maybe you would like to change careers, move across the country, go back to school or make...
View ArticleLiving with less – by choice
I find this completely fascinating. This man lives in an 89-square-foot house. Do you think you could do that? Man lives in tiny house The post Living with less – by choice appeared first on Amie...
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Please don't be a fairy tale Christian
Today was a fairytale You were the prince I used to be a damsel in distress You took me by the hand and you picked me up at six Today was a fairytale Today was a fairytale I wore a dress You wore a...
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Want to see God? Pray the cranky prayers
Why are we so quick to believe the bad things we hear and the criticism people speak toward us, but we just as quickly dismiss the good stuff? Why is it easier to believe in a judging and condemning...
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What's wrong with church women?
My friend Carol and I like to have deep discussions about matters of faith, relationships and perseverance. Being the busy girls that we are, we tend to hash these topics out via e-mail. The message I...
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The blessings of the bench
Let’s face it: sometimes you don’t get picked for the team. Sometimes the love you thought would last for a lifetime doesn’t pan out. Sometimes you don’t get the job you just knew was meant for you....
View ArticleThings to give up when you're getting out of debt
Getting out of debt isn’t easy. I should know: I once had more than $100,000 in debt just on credit cards. Ouch. Getting out is the best thing you will ever do but it is also the hardest thing you will...
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Seventy times seven
I’m sitting here reading Matthew 18:19-22: “If two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be for for them by My Father in Heaven. For where two or three are gathered together...
View ArticleI'm not smarter than a 5th grader
Tonight I was helping Cole with his math homework and this problem stumped us both: A group of fifth-graders from New Zealand are going camping. They will hike from Wllington to Ruapehu. Then they will...
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