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How Managing Your Finances Can Be Life Changing [Part 1]

Finances are a very key part of our lives.  Every day, we handle money in some form or fashion whether it is buying groceries, working, or going out to eat.  If we do not learn how to handle our finances from a Biblical standpoint as well as a wise practical standpoint, we will not be [...]

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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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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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A Story About Poverty and Thoughts on Taking Things for Granted

I recently saw a story on the CBS News Show 60 Minutes about poverty in our country.  This segment depicted some families living in Seminole County Florida (in a somewhat ironic twist, I was in Seminole County over Thanksgiving break to stay at my brother and sister-in-law’s house) who have experienced very difficult times during [...]

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Thoughts on New Year’s Resolutions

As I write this, Christmas is coming to an end. As a child I used to hate this time but, as an adult, I have started to enjoy the time between Christmas and December 31st because it is a chance to catch my breath and focus on all that I have accomplished this past year. [...]

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Christmas in 50 Words

Merry Christmas from One Money Design! I hope this video blesses you and your family this Christmas! God is Real. This video was reposted with the permission of IgniterMedia.com.

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Happy Thanksgiving from OMD!

I’m writing today’s post from Missouri where we’re spending Thanksgiving with my mom and dad and other family members. It’s especially been great to take some vacation and enjoy time with my wife and kids this holiday. I’m grateful for every moment with them! I’m also thankful for all of our readers, the people that [...]

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Thanksgiving

What Are You Thankful for this Thanksgiving?

As I write this, the Halloween decorations have been put away and the Christmas season is in full swing.  I know many stores are struggling right now and holiday sales make up a lot of their sales, but I think too many of us overlook one of the best holidays we celebrate – Thanksgiving. We [...]

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Federal Assistance Families

Federal Assistance Families Can Count On

If your family is struggling, you might be interested to know that many programs are out there to help you in your time of need. These programs are of no cost to you, assuming you meet certain income thresholds. There is no shame in asking for help, and everyone should know where to turn just [...]

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Take Control of Your Health

It’s a fact of life that most people who work and raise families today experience the stress that comes with a hectic lifestyle. When the demands of a job, the needs of a family and home, and possibly caring for elderly parents are pulling at you, it can become overwhelming. Health care professionals as well [...]

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Financial Blogger Conference 2011

I’m going to take a break today posting about personal finance tips and tell you about a great conference my wife and I attended this past weekend.  Jennifer and I decided to travel to the first Financial Blogger Conference (FinCon) held in Schaumburg, IL (Chicago area). My friend Philip Taylor (PT Money) from PTMoney.com decided [...]

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Financial Adversity

Advice on Overcoming Financial Adversity and Ignoring Negative Comments

Dave Ramsey often tells people on his radio show they’ll be considered weird when they share they’re living on a budget.   In fact, your friends might think something is wrong.  ”Oh, he has a spending problem, so he’s on a budget to fix matters.” Or, your circle of friends might even consider it strange [...]

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