Owning a home is a wise investment for a personal finance portfolio. If you live in the home for 2 years prior to selling it, making it your primary residence, the profit or gains you make off of the increase in value of the home are not taxable.
When to buy a home is the next best question to ask. [...]
Archive for July, 2007
Buying A Home?
Posted in Uncategorized on July 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Unity in Finances
Posted in Uncategorized on July 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Many couples do finances many different ways. I think the bible has an argument for both husband and wife being equally involved in financial matters.
“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not [...]
Generations…
Posted in Uncategorized on July 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.”
Proverbs 13:22
Ever notice that it says “children’s children?” You know what it takes to ensure that your children’s children get that inheritance? The key to reaching your grandchildren with your inheritance is making sure [...]
“Begin with the End in Mind” – Stephen R. Covey
Posted in Uncategorized on July 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This is from “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and its a good word of wisdom.
What will you need in the end? You’ll need a good nest egg that will support your lifestyle in your retirement years. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to do what you love in your twighlight years after [...]
Count The Cost = Budget
Posted in Uncategorized on July 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it—
Luke 14:28 (NKJV)
This scripture is the motivation for our BLOG name. But, it is also the motivation for an important habit of being a good steward of God’s resources. That habit [...]
Abundance vs. Slavery
Posted in Uncategorized on July 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
John 10:10 (NKJV)
The rich rules over the poor, And the borower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 22:7 (NKJV)
You can’t be a servant to anything, except Christ, [...]
Our Mission & Vision
Posted in Uncategorized on July 15, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, And attend to your herds…
Proverbs 27:23
The biggest part of a financial turn around is just paying attention to your finances. We are a blessed nation, but surveys and statistics indicate we are not getting the most out of what God has given us to care for.
Our [...]
