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The Symbol of futility?

This week, my father in law and I will be going on our annual trip to Wrigley Field to see the Chicago Cubs play baseball.  We have a great time, and visiting my home town is always a pleasure. There...

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Going to Wrigley Field on a budget

Last week, my father in law and I visited Wrigley Field. This is our “annual” trip to Chicago (5 years running). One of the good things about this trip is that when I returned home, I had the peace of...

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Why victim thinking causes you to lose in life

Are you a victim?  Victim of what you may ask?  What I mean is a victim in the way you think.  This mindset will cause you to lose in life. Victim thinking consists of complaining about your woes or...

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Seeking feedback for blogging

I have blogged for several weeks and I must admit I really enjoy writing. This medium has allowed me to express ideas and concepts that are important to me, but are they important to you? I have...

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If you hate your family, then do this (don’t have will in place)

Do you have a will or an estate plan? If not, what are you waiting for? You don’t have to be a millionaire to have a will. In fact, if you own something, you need one in place. Without a will, the...

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Why do the the Rich rule over the Poor?

Proverbs 22:7 says, “The rich rule over the poor and the borrower is a slave to the lender.” You may be asking yourself, what does that mean? Let’s start by breaking down the first part of the verse....

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Financial Planning for the 2012 Chicago Bears NFL Season

Finally, it’s time to watch NFL football. I am a die-hard Chicago Bears fan (born and raised in Chicago). If you are familiar with the Bears or have lived in Chicago, then you are aware of the passion...

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Do you know what types of insurance you have?

Do you have the necessary insurance policies in place? These include life, health, disability, auto, homeowners (if you own), renters (if you rent), and long-term care (age 60 or older). Do you know...

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Financial Decisions: Create Alternatives, Avoid Debt

Have you ever made a financial decision that was based on one option (debt)? I know have. Why we do this? Is it because of our frame of mind. I have observed that the best decision makers (personal,...

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Making a Pizza is Like Building a Financial Plan (Sort of)

What does making a pizza and building a personal financial plan have in common? It’s the step by step process. if you don’t follow the correct steps, then you will have a mess on your hands. From 1989...

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Is getting a tax refund wise?

Have you ever received a tax refund? It may have felt good to get that lump sum payment that could be used for purchases, paying off debt, or for savings. However, is that really a good thing? When you...

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Measuring Risk in Personal Finance

Do you listen to your heart or your mind when it comes to personal financial decisions? Maybe you use both. A better question to ask may be how do you measure risk in personal finance? With your heart...

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Social Justice and Personal Finance

Today’s blog is slightly off topic and maybe political but has an impact on your personal finances. The subject is social justice. What is social justice? According to business dictionary.com, social...

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A Summary in Facilitating Hope, Empowerment,and Prosperity in Personal Finance

The concept of my blog is “Facilitating hope, empowerment, and prosperity in Personal Finance.” Recently, I took some time to look back at what I have written over the past couple of months. I have...

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Financial Planning: Why you need these 17 components (Part 1)

Financial planning requires diligence. If you want to reduce risk and have a solid financial plan, than you need these 17 components.  I will cover eight of the seventeen and finish the last nine in...

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Discipline: The Essential Ingredient in Financial Planning

Discipline is a dirty word to many of us. Not because it is a bad thing, it’s because most of us lack it and it is so essential to our success in life. Those who have a positive attitude and refrain...

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Debt: What the Bible says about it

The use of debt has no place in The Jacobs (Robert & Rebecca) family financial plan. Because of this, we have seen our net worth double in just a couple of years. Our road to debt freedom started...

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Future Posts and Schedule

Starting next week (Monday, 10/22/2012), I will be posting once a week. The reason for this is that I would like to spend more time on content and give the absolute best work I can produce. In...

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Negativity and Complaining

Negativity and complaining is a lot like bad breath, no one wants to smell it or be around it. So, if you want to complain or be negative about a situation, be aware that most people don’t want to hear...

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Another Lesson from Yoda, Becoming Debt Free is Possible, Unlearn What You...

It is time to break out some more Star Wars themes. If you recall, a few months ago, I posted,”A lesson in personal finance from the Jedi Master Yoda. This continues to be my most popular post based on...

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