September 2008

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~Sun~ Sep 28th 2008

Could Tithing Lead Some Americans to Lose Their Homes?

Posted by J.D. Roth under Choices , House and Home , News  
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Last week, USA Today featured an article on Christians who continue to tithe even as they face foreclosure. Tithing is the practice of donating 10% of your gross income to your church. It’s not a common practice (only 5% of American adults tithe), but it’s important to those who choose to do so. It’s a [...]

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~Sat~ Sep 27th 2008

What is Money? A Basic Economics Lesson from 1947

Posted by J.D. Roth under Basics , Economics , Funny Money  
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I was pleased recently to discover another handful of short films about financial topics from the 1940s and 1950s. I’ll share them over the next few months, starting with this timely piece from 1947. With the recent economic turmoil in the U.S., it’s worthwhile to answer the question: What is money? This ten-minute film takes [...]

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~Fri~ Sep 26th 2008

Daily Links: Better Things to Do With My Money Edition

Posted by J.D. Roth under Spare Change  
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Thanks for all the comments in the $22 movie thread. At first I felt picked on (though I deserved it — I’m the bonehead who spent $14.75 on snacks), but enough repetition has finally beat a point into my head: I don’t need to buy snacks at the movies. Who cares if I’ve done it [...]

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~Fri~ Sep 26th 2008

Ask the Readers: Smart Shopping for Big-Ticket Items?

Posted by J.D. Roth under Budgeting , Choices , Shopping  
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Shopping for expensive items can be a tense, frustrating experience. You’re never sure you’re choosing the best product or getting the best deal. Jason recently wrote looking for help: After reading some Consumer Reports blogs, particularly about vacuum cleaners, I came across a comment about “staying within your budget” when you’re trying to decide what [...]

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