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While nearly all homeowners technically “own the deed” (i.e., their name is on the title), only about one-third actually own their homes outright—without any mortgage liability. The rest have some form of outstanding mortgage encumbrance on their title. That number improves for ages 65 and over, but for the working class 65 and under, fewer than ...

While nearly all homeowners technically “own the deed” (i.e., their name is on the title), only about one-third actually own their homes outright—without any mortgage liability. The rest have some form of outstanding mortgage encumbrance on their title. That number improves for ages 65 and over, but for the working class 65 and under, fewer than ...

While nearly all homeowners technically “own the deed” (i.e., their name is on the title), only about one-third actually own their homes outright—without any mortgage liability. The rest have some form of outstanding mortgage encumbrance on their title. That number improves for ages 65 and over, but for the working class 65 and under, fewer than ...

While nearly all homeowners technically “own the deed” (i.e., their name is on the title), only about one-third actually own their homes outright—without any mortgage liability. The rest have some form of outstanding mortgage encumbrance on their title. That number improves for ages 65 and over, but for the working class 65 and under, fewer than ...

While nearly all homeowners technically “own the deed” (i.e., their name is on the title), only about one-third actually own their homes outright—without any mortgage liability. The rest have some form of outstanding mortgage encumbrance on their title. That number improves for ages 65 and over, but for the working class 65 and under, fewer than ...

On my 60th birthday I held a meeting with four generations of my family to discuss generational wealth. In that discussion I talked about the “curse” of work. The curse dates back to the book of genesis when Adam and Eve disobeyed and sinned against God. I'm using the word “curse” as a form of consequences for their disobedience. I stressed to my ...

On my 60th birthday I held a meeting with four generations of my family to discuss generational wealth. In that discussion I talked about the “curse” of work. The curse dates back to the book of genesis when Adam and Eve disobeyed and sinned against God. I'm using the word “curse” as a form of consequences for their disobedience. I stressed to my ...

One of the most rewarding generational wealth experiences is DIY. Do it yourself. I was given an estimate to power wash my house and the cost seemed exorbitant. So I did some “shopping” inside of my shed and found an old water nozzle with a mixer and switch to add solution. So, I bought some solution ($15) and a few hours later I saved over $300. ...

One of the most rewarding generational wealth experiences is DIY. Do it yourself. I was given an estimate to power wash my house and the cost seemed exorbitant. So I did some “shopping” inside of my shed and found an old water nozzle with a mixer and switch to add solution. So, I bought some solution ($15) and a few hours later I saved over $300. ...

Jesus’ ministry is best known for his miracles, grace, mercy, and forgiveness. What is commonly overlooked is that his ministry also required financial resources. This oversight can be found in the scripture of Acts 10:38, where Paul talks about Jesus “doing good and healing those who were oppressed of the devil.” The word doing good in Greek is ...

Jesus’ ministry is best known for his miracles, grace, mercy, and forgiveness. What is commonly overlooked is that his ministry also required financial resources. This oversight can be found in the scripture of Acts 10:38, where Paul talks about Jesus “doing good and healing those who were oppressed of the devil.” The word doing good in Greek is ...

I am Methodist, and at our baptism, we are expected, as faithful disciples, to give of our time, talents, and treasures (money/assets). Of these three, time is my most valued gift to God and the church. Thus, in 2021, God inspired me to apply for a grant to mentor boys on Civics and Chess as a way of giving back to the community. The mentoring sessions ...

I am Methodist, and at our baptism, we are expected, as faithful disciples, to give of our time, talents, and treasures (money/assets). Of these three, time is my most valued gift to God and the church. Thus, in 2021, God inspired me to apply for a grant to mentor boys on Civics and Chess as a way of giving back to the community. The mentoring sessions ...

I am Methodist, and at our baptism, we are expected, as faithful disciples, to give of our time, talents, and treasures (money/assets). Of these three, time is my most valued gift to God and the church. Thus, in 2021, God inspired me to apply for a grant to mentor boys on Civics and Chess as a way of giving back to the community. The mentoring sessions ...

I am Methodist, and at our baptism, we are expected, as faithful disciples, to give of our time, talents, and treasures (money/assets). Of these three, time is my most valued gift to God and the church. Thus, in 2021, God inspired me to apply for a grant to mentor boys on Civics and Chess as a way of giving back to the community. The mentoring sessions ...

I am Methodist, and at our baptism, we are expected, as faithful disciples, to give of our time, talents, and treasures (money/assets). Of these three, time is my most valued gift to God and the church. Thus, in 2021, God inspired me to apply for a grant to mentor boys on Civics and Chess as a way of giving back to the community. The mentoring sessions ...

I am Methodist, and at our baptism, we are expected, as faithful disciples, to give of our time, talents, and treasures (money/assets). Of these three, time is my most valued gift to God and the church. Thus, in 2021, God inspired me to apply for a grant to mentor boys on Civics and Chess as a way of giving back to the community. The mentoring sessions ...

Foremost, the most enjoyable chapter to read; Particularly the stories of generosity that impacted so many lives recently and historically, such as the story of Tabitha in Acts 9:36-42 that carried into the 1800s. So, the two practices I want to “love” into going forward are planning spontaneous giving (personal) and revamping my sermon series on ...

Foremost, the most enjoyable chapter to read; Particularly the stories of generosity that impacted so many lives recently and historically, such as the story of Tabitha in Acts 9:36-42 that carried into the 1800s. So, the two practices I want to “love” into going forward are planning spontaneous giving (personal) and revamping my sermon series on ...

Foremost, the most enjoyable chapter to read; Particularly the stories of generosity that impacted so many lives recently and historically, such as the story of Tabitha in Acts 9:36-42 that carried into the 1800s. So, the two practices I want to “love” into going forward are planning spontaneous giving (personal) and revamping my sermon series on ...

Foremost, the most enjoyable chapter to read; Particularly the stories of generosity that impacted so many lives recently and historically, such as the story of Tabitha in Acts 9:36-42 that carried into the 1800s. So, the two practices I want to “love” into going forward are planning spontaneous giving (personal) and revamping my sermon series on ...

Money Talks Book Review: Chapter THREE Spending-Faithfullness If there was one area of my life that is faithful to God, it is in spending money. In fact, I rarely spend money on anything except food. For example, I seldom buy clothes because in my vocation as a pastor, a clergy collar is almost my uniform. Thus, a few jackets, some slacks, and several ...

Money Talks Book Review: Chapter THREE Spending-Faithfullness If there was one area of my life that is faithful to God, it is in spending money. In fact, I rarely spend money on anything except food. For example, I seldom buy clothes because in my vocation as a pastor, a clergy collar is almost my uniform. Thus, a few jackets, some slacks, and several ...

Patience is Virtue in Spending - Money Talks - Book Review The Gospel according to Matthew records Jesus saying, “…do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or ...

Patience is Virtue in Spending - Money Talks - Book Review The Gospel according to Matthew records Jesus saying, “…do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or ...

Patience is Virtue in Spending - Money Talks - Book Review The Gospel according to Matthew records Jesus saying, “…do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or ...

Patience is Virtue in Spending - Money Talks - Book Review The Gospel according to Matthew records Jesus saying, “…do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or ...

Book Review: Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving In Chapter 3 - Spending, the question is asked what goals you are setting on Budgeting? My reply: In the late 1990s, my wife and I had tremendous college and credit card debt. However, when a college friend first opened his finance office, ...

Book Review: Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving In Chapter 3 - Spending, the question is asked what goals you are setting on Budgeting? My reply: In the late 1990s, my wife and I had tremendous college and credit card debt. However, when a college friend first opened his finance office, ...

Money Talks Book Review. I was asked the question: Are you being patient to others in the way you earn money? My Doctoral Dissertation was Developing a Legacy Giving Program for the Black Church, Enacting the Dr. Martin L. King Beloved Community. I learned a lot about being patient and generational giving since 2019 from the history of the ...

Money Talks Book Review. I was asked the question: Are you being patient to others in the way you earn money? My Doctoral Dissertation was Developing a Legacy Giving Program for the Black Church, Enacting the Dr. Martin L. King Beloved Community. I learned a lot about being patient and generational giving since 2019 from the history of the ...

How do you define Joy? I tell my congregation this story at least two or three times a year, LOL. I worked as an architect for 13 years and a project manager for another seven years in the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers. I resigning as a GS-13-7. I made six figures and by the testimony of my customers, I was one of the best project ...

How do you define Joy? I tell my congregation this story at least two or three times a year, LOL. I worked as an architect for 13 years and a project manager for another seven years in the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers. I resigning as a GS-13-7. I made six figures and by the testimony of my customers, I was one of the best project ...

My wife and I met with our financial advisor, A Certified Public Account (CPA) and lawyer, over two years ago because of the new tax laws that were excessively attacking our savings. We were advised to start a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) to counter these tax assessments and provide another source of income during retirement. That has been ...

Money Talks Book Review. I was asked the question: Are you being kind to others in the way you earn money? Kindness: Earn all you can but not at the expense of your neighbor.--John Wesley I learned an expensive lesson about lending money to people I call friends. I learned that lending money can ruin relationships particularly ...

Money Talks Book Review. I was asked the question: Are you being kind to others in the way you earn money? Kindness: Earn all you can but not at the expense of your neighbor.--John Wesley I learned an expensive lesson about lending money to people I call friends. I learned that lending money can ruin relationships particularly ...

Money Talks Book Review. I was asked the question: Are you being kind to others in the way you earn money? Kindness: Earn all you can but not at the expense of your neighbor.--John Wesley I learned an expensive lesson about lending money to people I call friends. I learned that lending money can ruin relationships particularly ...

Money Talks Book Review. I was asked the question: Are you being kind to others in the way you earn money? Kindness: Earn all you can but not at the expense of your neighbor.--John Wesley I learned an expensive lesson about lending money to people I call friends. I learned that lending money can ruin relationships particularly ...

Money Talks Book Review. I was asked the question: Are you being kind to others in the way you earn money? Kindness: Earn all you can but not at the expense of your neighbor.--John Wesley I learned an expensive lesson about lending money to people I call friends. I learned that lending money can ruin relationships particularly ...

Money Talks Book Review. I was asked the question: Are you being kind to others in the way you earn money? Kindness: Earn all you can but not at the expense of your neighbor.--John Wesley I learned an expensive lesson about lending money to people I call friends. I learned that lending money can ruin relationships particularly ...

Book Review: Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving This a Chapter One review through the lens of PEACE. Answering the question: When you think about your income, are you anxious or at peace? I have been frugal all my life. For example, my aunts, uncles, and cousins still tease me to this day ...

Book Review: Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving This a Chapter One review through the lens of PEACE. Answering the question: When you think about your income, are you anxious or at peace? I have been frugal all my life. For example, my aunts, uncles, and cousins still tease me to this day ...

Book Review: Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving This a Chapter One review through the lens of PEACE. Answering the question: When you think about your income, are you anxious or at peace? I have been frugal all my life. For example, my aunts, uncles, and cousins still tease me to this day ...

Book Review: Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving This a Chapter One review through the lens of PEACE. Answering the question: When you think about your income, are you anxious or at peace? I have been frugal all my life. For example, my aunts, uncles, and cousins still tease me to this day ...

Book Review: Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving This a Chapter One review through the lens of PEACE. Answering the question: When you think about your income, are you anxious or at peace? I have been frugal all my life. For example, my aunts, uncles, and cousins still tease me to this day ...