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By: Monroe on a Budget » Bible Money Matters: 10 Attributes of the Perpetually Broke

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:14:32 +0000

[...] A snippet: Like to blame their problems on outside forces: People don’t like to see themselves as the source of their problems. While people certainly have problems that aren’t caused by something they’ve done, far too often they will also try to shift blame when they should be looking at themselves. They blame their friends, family and the government. They believe that “the little guy just can’t get ahead“. [...]

By: Marcia

Marcia — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:48:55 +0000

Interesting post. My opinion has changed since I've gotten older. I was a poor child who really worked hard, had focus, and was optimistic. I went on to get a BS in engineering, a master's, and I'm pretty darned successful. But that doesn't mean everyone can do it. Certainly, attitude is some of it. But not everyone can do X,Y, and Z. In the first place, my parents were poor, but not uneducated. They taught me the value of hard work. Some people don't get that from the start. Also, there's the natural skill set. Just as not everyone can be an engineer, not everyone can be a doctor, lawyer, accountant, pro basketball player, or famous musician. I think it can be really hard to get out of the mindset of "I can't". I will fully admit to listening to Dr. Laura on the radio, and I am surprised at how many people build themselves into a little box. "I can't move closer to my child because my husband's job is here." "I can't give my baby up for adoption, because, how could I?" Marcias last blog post..Roasted Potato Leek Soup

By: tom

tom — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:01:53 +0000

If there is a will, there is always a way. Stop the excuses toms last blog post..Take full advantage of all resources

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By: Green Panda

Green Panda — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:50:26 +0000

Great post! Even though it can be difficult, it can be done. Low income doesn't mean a cycle of debt. It reminds me of my grandma's ingenuity. She raised 7 kids on one income and made everything stretch. She hadn't gone to high school, but she made sure all her kids got at least a high school diploma. She hated debt and while it took longer to obtain things, it was all heres when she got it. I'm trying to learn from her example and eliminate debt. Green Pandas last blog post..Weekly Round Up: Under the Weather

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By: Cherilynn Stone

Cherilynn Stone — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:26:13 +0000

Thank you for your insights. You are absolutely right. Getting out of debt, living financially stress free, creating wealth etc. is a mindset and anything is possible if we’re willing to plan, work and pray. “For with God, nothing is impossible.” Luke 1:37. “…all things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23
I appreciate your biblical approach to money and finance and look forward to receiving your emails.
Thanks.