Monthly Archives: October 2008
Holiday Traditions that Save Money
A woman came across my path today that was worried about the upcoming holiday season. She has five children and finances are tight. This isn’t the first time that I’ve heard this concern. My beginning comment to here was ‘just don’t get them stuff.’ 1. Make Christmas about doing instead of about getting. We take … Continue reading
Fun Family Events for Free
Saving money is important for most families, but so is spending time together and making memories. There are a number of things that you can do that will satisfy all of those needs. 1. Take a trip to an arts museum. There are a number of museums that offer free or discounted days (and some … Continue reading
Are You a Recessionista?
There is a new trend emerging– saving money seems to be en vogue. Shopping on a budget is more beautiful and being frugal is in fashion. But thankfully it doesn’t matter that your budget may be strapped– you can still be a recessionista. Recessionista is a new word that combines “recession” with “fashionista.” A recessionista … Continue reading
Pay Debts or Give Tithe
There was a recent news story about Christians that were allowing homes to go into foreclosure rather than cut out the tithe to make the budget balance. The idea is that it is more important to give to God than it is to pay others what is owed them. The tithe was set up in … Continue reading
$65 Worth of Food for $30
High cost of groceries got you down? Has your budget reached a breaking point? You may want to consider taking advantage of Angel Food Ministries. By purchasing food from suppliers and substantial volume discounts, Angel Food Ministries provides about $65 worth of quality food for just $30. Each month there is a different menu consisting … Continue reading
Can Christians Be Rich
There is a huge divide between those Christians that follow ‘prosperity teaching’ and those that don’t. There are very few people around that haven’t heard one side tearing down the other for what is believed or isn’t believed. It’s times like this that it is no wonder the world avoids Christians. Like most every thing … Continue reading
Five Free Services You Might Be Paying For
Ever wonder if you’re paying for something you could be getting for free? Quite possibly you are. Here are five free services to consider: 1. Free Credit Report: Once a year you can get free access to your credit report. Check out AnnualCreditReport.com to check your credit and stop identity theft. This one could save … Continue reading
Ten Conscientious Christmas Gifts
Relevant Magazine‘s November/December issue features 50 conscientious Christmas gifts that will break you free from generic, materialistic shopping mall finds. Here are ten of my favorite gifts from the Relevant list. 1. The Ethical Travel Guide: This is your 240-page passport to exciting adventures. With this guide traveling isn’t just about relaxing and seeing the … Continue reading
The Importance of Debt Freedom
The current economic times have made more people worry about their financial future than any other time in recent history. It doesn’t help that the current trend is to buy now and pay later. Debt is crushing the American consumers and Christians are not immune. Debt freedom is a vital tool for the Christians. You … Continue reading
Learn About the Economy from the Past
Consumption on credit has been a driving force for the economy as long as there has been an economy. Even though mass credit is new, the use of credit goes back in the United States all the way to the Pilgrims. It is not a new way to do business, but the sheer volume of … Continue reading