Young Boy Helps the Homeless

November 24, 2009

I met a young man named Noah Douglas last weekend and was so encouraged by his dedication and hard work to bless homeless people.
This 1 minute 30 second video will bless you!

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Wow-I Just Had An Amazing Converstaion Over Coffee!

November 20, 2009

I recently received a call from a man who wanted to buy me coffee and ask some financial questions. This is not unusual. But his financial question was unusual.
Generally these conversations go like this: “Bruce, help. We are in way over our heads. The economy is bad, we have more month than money, and our [...]

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The 7-A Money Max System, Step 5: Adjustments

November 18, 2009

Adjustments are a necessary part of ongoing financial management. This is especially true in the early days of implementing a new budget or spending plan. It generally takes 60-90 days to get an accurate grasp of where most of your money is going.
In the context of The 7-A Money Max System, adjustments are tied to [...]

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The 7-A Money Max System, Step 4: Awareness

November 13, 2009

Do you ever spend impulsively or spontaneously? Most people do. This creates ongoing financial problems.
I have a friend who spent impulsively for a couple of years on credit cards. She did not pay close attention to the monthly statements…she just paid the minimum payments and continued in her ways. The day came when she could [...]

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The 7-A Money Max System, Step 3: Advanced Decision Making

November 6, 2009

Over the years, I have struggled with eating healthy on a consistent basis.  Of all the diets I have tried, the most effective is when I decide the night before, what I will eat the following day.
For example, before I go to bed, I gather the food that I will eat the following day.  I [...]

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The 7-A Money Max System, Step 2: Allowances (Cash) for Adults

October 30, 2009

When I was a kid, I loved receiving an allowance.  Though it was not much, it was cold, hard cash in my pocket.  If I wanted a coke, I could buy one.  Something about having a little cash in my pocket did me good.  It still does, even in the day of credit and debit [...]

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The 7-A Money Max System, Step 1: Ask God For Financial Wisdom

October 22, 2009

God knows what the stock market will do tomorrow.  Doesn’t it make sense to ask Him what money decisions to make?
Steven Scott lost his first six jobs in the four years after college. He went to an unknown psychologist for help. The psychologist recommended that he ask God for financial wisdom and read one chapter [...]

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The 7 A Money Maximization System

October 15, 2009

Over the years, I have looked at, experimented with, and implemented several budgeting systems.
I have taken the best concepts available, thrown out the unnecessary, and created The 7 A Money Maximization System.  This training is receiving rave reviews in my live seminars.
A quick summary follows:

Ask God for wisdom
Allowances (cash) for Adults…WooHoo!
Advanced Decision Making
Awareness
Adjustments
Accountability
Amazing Results

These steps [...]

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Proverbs Prosperity Pointer #5

September 18, 2009

Proverbs 3:27-28, “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them. If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, ‘Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.’”
Bible based prosperity is never built at the expense of others.  It is built by blessing others.
“You can get everything [...]

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Proverbs Prosperity Pointer #4

August 22, 2009

Proverbs 3:21-22 My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.  Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul.  They are like jewels on a necklace.
This passage reminds us that common sense and discernment have financial value (like jewels).  Though there are many financial basics, let’s just consider this one:  consistently spend [...]

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