November 2009

Layaway – Buying Clothes on a Budget

Layaway… the friend of the frugal.
A practice that started during the thin times of The Great Depression – was all but forgotten with the explosive credit card use of the last 20 years – is now making a huge comeback in today’s uncertain market conditions.

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Is The $6,500 Homebuyer Tax Credit Retroactive for Existing Non-First Time Home Buyers?

by Matt Jabs

Many people want clarification on exactly who is eligible for the new $6,500 homebuyer tax credit. Read on to see whether or not you qualify.

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$8000 Credit extended – $6500 Credit introduced

by Matt Jabs

President Barak Obama will sign a measure today that will extend unemployment benefits and the $8,000 first time home buyer credits, and will also introduce an expanded $6,500 credit. Find out the who, what, when, and why here…

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Monthly Debt Reduction & Savings Statement for Aug, Sept, & Oct 2009 – The Question Edition

by Matt Jabs

The deadline for our year end financial goals is fast approaching yet we’re not quite half way there. The question is… will we make it?

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Tithing Our Time?

by Matt Jabs

In the Christian Church you will often hear lessons on stewardship as it relates to tithing with your treasures… but shouldn’t we also be tithing with our time? Let’s take a look at how one couple handles this question…

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Personalized Gifts – Spend Less and Love More

by Matt Jabs

Stop spending money on gifts of conspicuous consumption and start giving personal gifts that show your love and thankfulness for others. Use this article as motivation to de-commercialize Christmas this year and return your family and friends to a focus on personal thankfulness and love.

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