Financial Tips
Financial Tips
June 01, 2007
Centennial Celebration
Our church congregation is getting ready to celebrate one hundred years. Our slogan is "Remembering the Past, Imagining the Future". Coincidentally, the State of Oklahoma is also celebrating 100 years of statehood. So, everyone around here is pretty much involved in some sort of celebration.
May 17, 2007
Getting out of Quicksand
Just the title brings up so many thoughts. I used to love to watch "Gilligan's Island". That poor guy always managed to stumble onto a patch of quicksand somewhere on the island. I remember when all the crew found was his little sailor's cap floating in the mire and they assumed him dead.
Hypermilers?
The other night on the local news they did a special on "Hypermilers". Just the title hooked me and I actually sat still and listened.
Hypermilers are people who defy the EPA ratings for miles-per-gallon on their vehicles.
Hypermilers are people who defy the EPA ratings for miles-per-gallon on their vehicles.
It's Time to Slim Down!
Most people make slimming down a vital part of their New Years resolution! With summer on it's way, slimming down is pretty important if you're heading to the beach or planning on sitting by the pool.
But, I'm talking about another kind of "slimming down"...
But, I'm talking about another kind of "slimming down"...
First Time Home Buyers
Although it's improbable that you are visiting a foreclosure blog yet you haven't bought your first home, I do hope you can appreciate these helpful hints.
We have a responsibility to teach those around us to avoid our mistakes and shortcomings.
We have a responsibility to teach those around us to avoid our mistakes and shortcomings.
May 10, 2007
Frugality Isn't Always Fun
Being frugal comes naturally for me. I don't prefer the title "cheapskate" or "tightwad" but frugal makes me feel kinda special. I can do amazing things with a modest budget. Leftovers are my specialty.
Making the Big Bucks at Home
I heard on the radio the other day that I just got a raise! I was so excited. The report stated that stay-at-home moms have earned a 3% raise over last years earning, which for me was a new pair of Nike's.
May 08, 2007
Banks Can Be Just a Riddle
It's raining and pouring here in the midwest. We've been looking at storm clouds for days and days. From Kansas City down to Oklahoma city, we're seeing pictures of flooding and damage from the long, hard rains.
May 03, 2007
Foreclosed But Not Forlorn
This week our friends were very excited to finally close on their new home. This young couple has been looking for a larger home for their growing family for at least 3 years. They've had many ups and downs along the way and have given up many times, wondering if they'd ever get a new home.
May 01, 2007
Are you a broad-brush painter?
We're just finishing up the painting on the house. It's more comical than anything. I have children all asking to "help" and I'm somewhere between, "Absolutely not!" and "Why not...I can always paint over it."
I gave the boys a roller and a 3-inch brush and said, "Be careful".
I gave the boys a roller and a 3-inch brush and said, "Be careful".






