Category: Personal
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Check Engine Light
It has happened again – my car’s check engine light is on. Why is it that this light comes on at the most inconvenient times? What can it be this time? This is the case with many of you in your personal finances – your financial check engine light has come on. The…
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Half Way….
It is here -the half way mark of this year. As you look back, you need to ask yourself how you have progressed towards your goals and objectives this year. For many of you, you will see that you are not where you expected to be at this point. Now is the time to get…
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Freezing Your Credit
A friend of mine has a ministry non-profit. A few weeks ago, he asked me to manage the financial accounts for the ministry and to bring an extra level of accountability. I thought it was a great idea and decided to help out. The next week we went to the bank to add me to…
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Your Credit Report
When was the last time you looked at your credit report? Many of you are afraid of what you may find in those lingering debts from the past. I can certainly understand that position, but your credit report can show you more. Yes, your report does show you who you have and still owe. Being…
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Graduation Day!
Today is the final day of high school for my baby daughter, Morgan. Actually, she has not been to class in over a week, but tonight she walks across the stage to get the paper she has worked hard for. Looking at some pictures over the weekend has reminded me how fast she has grown.…
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No Vested Interest, Now Pay The Price
Two weeks ago, my oldest daughter graduated from college. We are so proud her is so many ways – completing, obtaining Summa Cum Laude, finishing in four years, and NO DEBT. College was paid for and there is no lingering debt to be dealt with. Thankfully, this is the same situation for her fiance, although…