Category Archives: Debt

Some Scary Statistics

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

More People Will Declare Bankruptcy this year than GRADUATE COLLEGE! This is a SERIOUS problem in America. We have now allowed debt to be an acceptable and encouraged way of life yet every year we set a new Bankruptcy record. … Continue reading →

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Is Using Debt for Purchases an Option according to Scripture?

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

I want to open scripture to answer this. Ephesians 5:15 says “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise” I honestly think scripture has some of the smartest, most practical advice you can get. It does … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Celebrity Apprentice

Posted on March 24, 2009 by

Okay, I do like this show.  And no I do not think there are many lessons to be learned from it however I watched an episode last night with my wife and it got me thinking. First, let me give … Continue reading →

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T.O. was released…

Posted on March 5, 2009 by

As you may or may not know I am a HUGE sports fan.  I love em all.  One of my favorites is NFL football.  This morning I heard the news that the Dallas Cowboys has officially released Terrell Owens (eating … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Mortgage

Posted on January 14, 2009 by

As always I like to use this blog as a tool.  Today I am not going to give you genius financial wisdom, I am just going to give you my experience thus far in the mortgage arena. It has been … Continue reading →

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$7,500 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Posted on January 13, 2009 by

I got an e-mail about this and wanted to share some thoughts. This is very topical considering yesterday afternoon I just signed the papers to put a contract on my first house.  The Kakaras family is very excited but I … Continue reading →

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According to Scripture: Is Debt an Option?

Posted on December 2, 2008 by

Ephesians 5:15 says “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise”I honestly think scripture has some of the smartest, most practical advice you can get. It does not matter if you are a Christ Follower or … Continue reading →

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Are Reward Cards Worth It?

Posted on November 24, 2008 by

I am going to leave the answer open ended but I will say my thoughts and show my work behind it. When it comes to credit card companies I have heard a saying that connects. “If you mess with snakes … Continue reading →

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Baby Steps to Freedom

Posted on November 6, 2008 by

I am constantly learning how to package things so that they are easy to understand.  This is incredibly important because you can have the best, most powerful, life changing thoughts but if people can’t hear them or understand them they … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Hockey

Posted on October 20, 2008 by

Last week I had yet again another hockey game. I love getting to spend 1 hour every week doing this. Do you remember this quote from The Office when the office workers played the warehouse guys in basketball. Well, despite … Continue reading →

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