A Crash Course in Couponing 101

A Crash Course in Couponing 101

Take a crash course in Couponing 101. The tuition is free and so are the coupons! Want a new hobby that doesn’t cost a dime and actually saves you money? You can learn to coupon in a few minutes and save money for the rest of your life! I began couponing by accident. I was [...]

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Rising Share of Americans See Conflict Between Rich and Poor

Rising Share of Americans See Conflict Between Rich and Poor

Even though most of the Occupy Wall Street protests have died down, the conflict between the rich and poor has not gone away.  A new Pew Research Center survey of 2,048 adults shows that nearly two-thirds of the public (66%) believes there are “very strong” or “strong” conflicts between the rich and the poor—an increase [...]

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Top 10 Gifts for Men

Top 10 Gifts for Men

Men can be difficult to figure out what to buy for them, but there is always a special guy in our life whether it be our dad, our husband, our brother(s), our uncle, or friends.  So what do we get them for their Birthday, Father’s Day, or other special occasion?  I’ve compiled a list of [...]

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My Journey to True Financial Freedom:  God’s Purpose for Money

My Journey to True Financial Freedom: God’s Purpose for Money

I’ve been operating One Money Design for almost 3 years now and it’s grown a lot in that timeframe. It’s now a multi-author blog that provides a lot of different perspectives and practical tips about personal finance, but the heart and foundation of the blog is helping people along their respective journeys to true financial [...]

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Home Maintenance Tips that Save Money

Home Maintenance Tips that Save Money

When quality declines and prices rise, home maintenance tips become very valuable. Easy household maintenance tips can save you lots of money on costly repairs and replacements. Maintaining your possessions is an important part of saving money, but it’s also important as quality products become harder to find. Here are just a few of my [...]

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Thoughts on New Year Resolutions [Part 2]

Thoughts on New Year Resolutions [Part 2]

In an earlier post [read here], I discussed why many of the resolutions we make for the new year usually end up failing by the time spring rolls around.  Now that the ball has dropped and we are a few weeks into 2012, I hope that, if you made a resolution, you have been able [...]

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Why Did Jesus Challenge His Followers to Give it “All” Away?

Why Did Jesus Challenge His Followers to Give it “All” Away?

In my recent book, The Secret of Generosity, I take a whole chapter to tackle the difficult question that faces every Christian that takes God’s word seriously:  Should we give it all away? It’s a tough question, and one that merits consideration from anyone seriously considering the call of Christ.  After all, Jesus plainly told [...]

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PearBudget Review

PearBudget Review | Envelope Budgeting Software

Reviewing various financial products is something that I enjoy, so this week I checked out the PearBudget.  It seems to be quite a popular item on the internet and those that use it love it, but I wanted to offer you an impartial review.  So I began my own analysis of PearBudget to see how [...]

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How to Get Fit and Healthy on a Budget

How to Get Fit and Healthy on a Budget

It’s a new year. How to get healthy on a budget is on everyone’s mind. Before you join a fancy gym or go for an expensive fad diet, get a little inspiration for your fitness goals for free! The cool month of January is the hottest time of the year for gym owners and retailers [...]

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Our Biggest Budgeting Mistake of 2011

Our Biggest Budgeting Mistake of 2011

I know we made a lot of mistakes with our finances in 2011, but there is one that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Certainly, we don’t have a perfect financial situation.  We’re always trying to find ways to manage money better and to ultimately be better stewards of God’s resources. Perhaps you can [...]

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Why I Chose to Become a Teacher

Why I Chose to Become a Teacher

Many people are struggling financially right now. Most of us would love to get a raise (or a job for that matter). Between ads and some television shows, it seems like we are constantly reminded of what we do not have. I wanted to write this post to show why I chose to become a [...]

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Should Churches Build “Temples”?

Should Churches Build “Temples”?

In December, I released my third book, The Secret of Generosity.  In a year’s worth of writing, editing, re-writing, and more editing, some parts get “left on the editor’s floor”.  The following selection ultimately did not make the final cut.  I was trying to make the point that I struggle with some churches justification to [...]

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