An interesting little story I read today: When things in your life seem almost to much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar……and the beer. A Professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked […]
Archives for April 2008
Own All The Markets: Vanguard To Release A Global Stock Index Fund
According to the Sun Financial Diary Vanguard has just revealed plans that they have to release a total global stock index fund. As most new investors like myself are learning, buying index funds of the entire markets are a great way to buy stocks without thinking too hard about it. You buy a share in […]
Myths About The Sub-Prime Lending Mess
In an article over at MSN Money, Rick Newman of U.S. News World and Report talks about the looming recession and the sub-prime loan mess that we’re finding ourselves stuck in. With 2 million home foreclosures possible over the next two years and the economy stumbling toward recession, it’s clear that Washington will enact new […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Contempt
He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished. Proverbs 17:5
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: In Infirmities
Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 My wife is sick right now, so this verse really hits home in the fact that when you are “in infirmities” and are weak, that’s when […]
Redbox.com: Free Rentals Are Great, But Beware!
I recently posted a deal on this website to get all of your movie rentals for free through Redbox.com. The post has gotten quite a bit of traffic, so I thought it was only prudent that I share something that a reader made me aware of a couple of days ago. Some Redboxes around the […]
College Expenses: Should Parents Pay For Their Children’s Tuition?
College Is Expensive. Who Should Pay? A lot of our married friends have been having kids lately, and as a result some of them have started saving for their kid’s future college education. I think it is admirable to be planning ahead, and ensuring that your children get an education. But my question is this: […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Put Aside And Save
On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. 1 Corinthians 16:2 There is wisdom in saving your money, and looking forward to reasons you may need that money in the future. Sometimes it […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Fix Your Hope On God
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: More Blessed To Give
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35
It’s A Beautiful Day!
As I was driving to work this morning there was fog blanketing everything, and it made for a dramatic sunrise. What a beautiful start to the day:
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Generous giving
Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:2
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Little With Righteousness
Better is a little with righteousness than great income with injustice. Proverbs 16:8
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Work
He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment. Proverbs 12:11
