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American Express Bank Savings Review: High Yield Savings Account

American Express has been around for 160+ years, has one of the most recognizable brands in the world and now savings accounts as well!

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Bush, Bernanke Support A New Stimulus Package

October 21, 2008

photo credit: Daquella manera I thought that talks of a second stimulus check for Americans had been tabled due to recent economic woes, but today I read that once again another stimulus check is being considered. Momentum is building for a fresh dose of economic stimulants to boost the country out of the doldrums — [...]

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University™ – Program Review

October 16, 2008

Teaching Financial Peace University™ My wife and I were just asked by some friends at church if we would help them in hosting a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University™ class at our church. They had been planning to teach the class by themselves, but in the wake of our tough economic times they had over [...]

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Blog Action Day 2008: Poverty

October 15, 2008

Today is Blog Action Day 2008, and the subject being discussed on blogs all over the world is poverty. From the Blog Action Day website, here is an explanation of what they hope to do: Today thousands of bloggers will unite to discuss a single issue – poverty. We aim to raise awareness, initiate action [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: I Am Ready

October 15, 2008

For I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances may be. I know now how to live when things are difficult and I know how to live when things are prosperous. In general and in particular I have learned the secret of eating well or going hungry of facing either plenty of poverty. I [...]

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7 Things You Shouldn’t Do In An Economic Crisis

October 14, 2008

photo credit: dipfan Our economy is in a downturn, Investments are tanking, and every day the market reaches new lows. It can be hard to stay focused through it all and not panic. Unfortunately it seems like most investors in the market HAVE panicked already, and their fear is self-fulfilling. They’re afraid the market will [...]

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Dow Jumps 938 As Governments Pledge Bank Aid

October 13, 2008

photo credit: Zesmerelda The DOW had a better day posting a record gain of 938 points: Wall Street has stormed back from last week’s devastating losses, sending the Dow Jones industrials soaring a nearly inconceivable 938 points after major governments’ plans to support the global banking system reassured distraught investors. The Dow by far outstripped [...]

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Monday Morning Roundup – Are The Markets Starting To Recover?

October 13, 2008

Well the DOW futures this morning said that the DOW would jump by 380 points or so. When the markets opened, the DOW shot up over 400 points right out of the gate. Right now the markets are up about 450 points. Nice to see some positive action in the markets. In other news over [...]

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Words Of Hope In Turbulent Economic Times: Don’t Be Afraid

October 13, 2008

The following is an excerpt from a book titled, “Words of Hope for All Times“, written by a close family friend, and one of my spiritual mentors, Dr. William E. Berg. Pastor Berg wrote this book at the young age of 97. He’s still writing and speaking today at young age of 100! The passage [...]

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The 10 Day Give Starts Today!

October 10, 2008

Bob over at christianpf.com came up with the idea of putting together a project called “The 10 Day Give”. Basically, you sign up and agree to give back to a different person every day for 10 days. And it starts today! It’s a great way to take the focus off of yourself and your problems, [...]

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Question: What’s The Best Financial Advice You’ve Received?

October 10, 2008

photo credit: laughlin Tagged! Over at freefrombroke.com I was tagged yesterday to answer the following question: What’s the best financial advice you ever received? That’s a tough question, and I’m not sure how to answer it. I guess I really can’t remember ever receiving any amazing financial advice from my parents, or those around me. [...]

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Losing Money In Your 401k? 6 More Ways To Make Some Extra Money!

October 9, 2008

401k balance dropping? Create some new income! photo credit: Tracy O Right now the markets are struggling. There is no doubt about that. 401k balances are dropping, investment accounts are taking a hit, and there isn’t an end in sight. So what can you do instead of just wringing your hands and hoping for someone [...]

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Is Your 401k Losing Money? DON’T PANIC!!!

October 7, 2008

photo credit: epicharmus Scary financial times With the economy in the middle of a giant plunge, it is getting harder and harder not to feel a little panicked when you watch your 401k balance drop by $10-20,000 or more. In the last 6 months my wife and I have watched our 401k do just that. [...]

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Wall Street Makes Early Gains On Hearing Fed Plan to Buy Debt

October 7, 2008

photo credit: Ross C. The fed made a move today to help unclog the credit markets, and the stock market has shown some early gains, moving back over 10,000 to start the day: Wall Street is moderately higher in early trading, with investors encouraged by a Federal Reserve plan to buy massive amounts of short-term [...]

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During Hard Times: The Only Solid Reality Is The Word Of God

October 6, 2008

This morning, the week after the bailout package passed, the DOW dropped below 10,000 for the first time in quite a while. Sounds like the worst is yet to come, and the promise of the bailout package wasn’t enough to stabilize global markets, at least not right away. I’m not Catholic, but I had to [...]

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