Financially Desperate Times
Published May 7, 2012 | 
IN recent years, the global economy has experienced a meltdown unlike anything we've seen since the Great Depression of the 1930's. Real unemployment rates hover somewhere in the mid teens, and people are getting desperate financially. Isn't it time to do something about this?
Here's the million dollar question. Who's responsibility is it to do something about the economy? Let's take a look at a very famous story from Hebrew history and see where we can find application.
There was Read more [...]
Posted in Financial Freedom, Personal Finance, Stewardship, Uncategorized | 
Canaan, debt reduction, Egypt, Egyptian, God, Joseph, Money, Moses, Personal Finance, Pharaoh, Robert Frost
Do my kids really get the money thing?
Published April 26, 2012 |
On Sunday, I was over at a church members house finishing up some yard work I've been helping them with. My oldest was with me helping serve this family. I asked if she was still interested in babysitting. She was a bit dismissive in her answer, so I asked if she still wanted to make some money doing it. Then she lit up a bit. She asked me how much she could make, so we talked about it a bit. We finished the conversation and kept bagging up yard debris.
Last night, she shared the two Read more [...]
Posted in Financial Freedom, Money Management, Personal Finance, Stewardship | Babysitting, Education, Finance, God, Joshua, Money, Money Management, Stewardship
The Road to Someday Leads to the Town of Nowhere
Published April 22, 2012 |
You may have heard the ancient proverb, "a journey of one thousand miles starts with one step." Have you ever wondered why so many of us have dreams that don't seem to go beyond the 8 inches between our ears?
Over the last several years, I've engaged in deeper study to understand my own short comings around success. Here are a few of the things I've learned.
Barriers to Advancing Dreams Goals
Language: Anthony Robbins is the Grand Pubba of personal development in the last 30 years. He Read more [...]
Posted in Financial Freedom, Stewardship | Anthony Robbins, Dream, God, Joshua, Money, Moses, Social Sciences, Tony Robbins
Reality Check: Financial Freedom Ain’t FREE
Published April 20, 2012 |
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life.
~ Proverbs 22:3
I am often amazed at the number of people who complain about their financial position, want help, but then refuse help when it is offered. This week has been a busy week talking with a lot of people about The Money Book for Teens as well as our new Coaching program, My Money Coach.
I receive phone calls frequently Read more [...]
Posted in Financial Freedom, Personal Finance, Stewardship | God, Home, Investment, Money, Money Book, Personal Finance, Retirement, Wealth
What Should I do with my tax refund?
Published April 16, 2012 |
Today's the big day! Since April 15th fell on Sunday, taxes are all due today. It's the favorite day of the year for so many people. Procrastination. Don't want to pay. Whatever your reason for waiting, there are many people who will actually receive a refund this year.
I've known so many people over the years who use the IRS as a built in savings plan. I don't know that I'd call that the best plan out there, but none the less, money is coming in. The big question now is what Read more [...]
Posted in Debt Reduction, Personal Finance, Stewardship | Golden Goose, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Money, Tax, Tax refund, tax returns, United StatesOur First Webinar!
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