"From the street, they appear harmless, even enticing. Promising fast cash to cover everything from school expenses to doctor bills, payday lending stores — also known as check cashers — offer quick loans to be paid back in full in two weeks."
Click here to read how one church is offering an alternative.
Showing posts with label money. Show all posts
Showing posts with label money. Show all posts
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009 Good News Posts from Margaret
How to Get by on $500,000 a Year
When I first saw this title on my home page, I thought 'you got to be kidding.' This article is not for those of us who are trying to make ends meet.
Click here to see how the other side will deal with the economic downturn.
Trashing the Fridge
"FOR the last two years, Rachel Muston, a 32-year-old information-technology worker for the Canadian government in Ottawa, has been taking steps to reduce her carbon footprint — composting, line-drying clothes, installing an efficient furnace in her three-story house downtown.
About a year ago, though, she decided to “go big” in her effort to be more environmentally responsible, she said. After mulling the idea over for several weeks, she and her husband, Scott Young, did something many would find unthinkable: they unplugged their refrigerator. For good."
Click here to read more.
Companion Planting - Pairing Plants to Control the Insect Balance in Your Garden
When I first saw this title on my home page, I thought 'you got to be kidding.' This article is not for those of us who are trying to make ends meet.
Click here to see how the other side will deal with the economic downturn.
Trashing the Fridge
"FOR the last two years, Rachel Muston, a 32-year-old information-technology worker for the Canadian government in Ottawa, has been taking steps to reduce her carbon footprint — composting, line-drying clothes, installing an efficient furnace in her three-story house downtown.
About a year ago, though, she decided to “go big” in her effort to be more environmentally responsible, she said. After mulling the idea over for several weeks, she and her husband, Scott Young, did something many would find unthinkable: they unplugged their refrigerator. For good."
Click here to read more.
Companion Planting - Pairing Plants to Control the Insect Balance in Your Garden
"Companion planting is an age old tradition. It’s a gardening technique that involves planting two or more plants near each other to derive some type of benefit. That benefit could be more vigorous growth, higher yield, repelling pests or attracting predators of common pests. Scientific research doesn’t always agree with the folklore of companion planting, but who knows? Science changes and at the very least, we know that diversity in the garden cuts back on problems."
Click here to read more about this technique.
Proclaiming Christ's Return
"I have felt for a long time that the church has long neglected prophetic truth and, as a result, has failed to carry out God’s revealed program not only for the church itself but has failed to tell the world of God’s plan for the future."
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Good News Posts from Margaret
Pope congratulates Obama on Inauguration Day
"Pope Benedict XVI, congratulating Barack Obama on his inauguration as U.S. president, prayed that he would remain steadfast in his dedication to promote understanding, cooperation and peace in the world."
Read more of the Pope's message here...
Shed pounds with smart exercise and eating habits
"Q I just started working out a few months ago and am sticking to a high-protein, low-carb diet. I lost some weight, but for the amount of time I spend exercising, I think I should be seeing better results. I lift weights one day and walk the next day, and do an hour per workout. I have no idea what I am doing wrong. Can you help?"
Read the answer here...
Featured Plant – Asparagus
"Asparagus offers two major perks to the vegetable gardener. First, it's a sure sign that spring is here and the gardening season has begun. Secondly, asparagus is one of the few perennial vegetable crops. Plant it once and it keeps on giving. There is some up front work to be done, before you can enjoy the harvest, but a well-established bed can produce for decades."
Read about this vegetable here...
Inaugural Prayers, Speech Plead for God's Grace
"God appeared during Tuesday’s inauguration – that is in the prayers lifted up by the selected pastors and in President Barack Obama’s speech."
Read more of this story here...
Inaugural Memorabilia: What It's Worth
"An estimated two million people will visit the nation’s capital over the weekend to watch Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration. And while witnessing history will be rewarding enough to some, other attendees will be looking to reap some sizable financial rewards, as well.'
Read more of this story here...
"Pope Benedict XVI, congratulating Barack Obama on his inauguration as U.S. president, prayed that he would remain steadfast in his dedication to promote understanding, cooperation and peace in the world."
Read more of the Pope's message here...
Shed pounds with smart exercise and eating habits
"Q I just started working out a few months ago and am sticking to a high-protein, low-carb diet. I lost some weight, but for the amount of time I spend exercising, I think I should be seeing better results. I lift weights one day and walk the next day, and do an hour per workout. I have no idea what I am doing wrong. Can you help?"
Read the answer here...
Featured Plant – Asparagus
"Asparagus offers two major perks to the vegetable gardener. First, it's a sure sign that spring is here and the gardening season has begun. Secondly, asparagus is one of the few perennial vegetable crops. Plant it once and it keeps on giving. There is some up front work to be done, before you can enjoy the harvest, but a well-established bed can produce for decades."
Read about this vegetable here...
Inaugural Prayers, Speech Plead for God's Grace
"God appeared during Tuesday’s inauguration – that is in the prayers lifted up by the selected pastors and in President Barack Obama’s speech."
Read more of this story here...
Inaugural Memorabilia: What It's Worth
"An estimated two million people will visit the nation’s capital over the weekend to watch Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration. And while witnessing history will be rewarding enough to some, other attendees will be looking to reap some sizable financial rewards, as well.'
Read more of this story here...
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Good News Stories for January 11 from Mary Beth
Rescuing Forgotten Children, with Jesus' Love
Mission of Mercy is an organization that desires to give children opportunities, not handouts -opportunities to get a good education, to develop social skills, to be healthy and most of all to grow spiritually. By doing this, the organization believes that they will be able to make a better life for themselves, and hopefully, put an end to their family’s cycle of poverty.
Click here to visit Mission of Mercy's webpage.
K-LOVE Radio's Wall of Prayer
The Wall of Prayer is a place to post a prayer or note of encouragement for the brave men and women serving the United States. As you read through the names and comments, please pray for the service member and their families. May God bless each and every one!
Come visit the Wall. Post your own loved ones or join in prayer for others.
New ER Opens in New Orleans
The New Orleans region's emergency medical services and other hospital capacity will expand Monday with the opening of new facilities at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center in Uptown. Read more about it and what it means to New Orleans here.
Inaugural balls making effort to minimize impact on environment
For the inauguration of a president who promised to be a friend of the environment, what would you expect but carbon-neutral inaugural balls, hybrid Lexuses, organic menus and valet bicycle parking?
Political correctness will rule the day.
Learn more about the Green Inaugural Balls and other plans here.
Advice from Motley Fool co-founder
Far from fleeing the stock market, the Motley Fool co-founders are downright gleeful about diving in even deeper. Tom and David Gardner, brothers and business partners of the pioneering online investment company, see the market's slump as a bargain-hunter's bonanza.
Read more about their take on the market here.
Debunking 5 myths about Boston
What do you think you know about Boston that isn't so?
Hollywood Clergy To Remember
Cheech Marin goes reverent in his newest role as a priest in a small Mexican town in the Hallmark Channel original movie Expecting A Miracle. In a nod to his white-robed image, here are a handful of our favorite big- and small-screen clergymen.
Click here to see if your favorites made their list.
USS George H.W. Bush
The Navy's newest aircraft carrier is the namesake of former President George H.W. Bush. View the video here.
On a Mission
Houston's Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church took a trip to South Africa to help those ravaged by poverty and disease. Travel with them by clicking here.
For back pain sufferers, surgery isn't always the answer
An aching back -- a dull twinge or a stabbing pain, lasting days or years -- is a source of annoyance, misery or even disability for millions of sufferers. New research suggests jumping into surgery isn't always the best move. For more information, click here.
Mission of Mercy is an organization that desires to give children opportunities, not handouts -opportunities to get a good education, to develop social skills, to be healthy and most of all to grow spiritually. By doing this, the organization believes that they will be able to make a better life for themselves, and hopefully, put an end to their family’s cycle of poverty.
Click here to visit Mission of Mercy's webpage.
K-LOVE Radio's Wall of Prayer
The Wall of Prayer is a place to post a prayer or note of encouragement for the brave men and women serving the United States. As you read through the names and comments, please pray for the service member and their families. May God bless each and every one!
Come visit the Wall. Post your own loved ones or join in prayer for others.
New ER Opens in New Orleans
The New Orleans region's emergency medical services and other hospital capacity will expand Monday with the opening of new facilities at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center in Uptown. Read more about it and what it means to New Orleans here.
Inaugural balls making effort to minimize impact on environment
For the inauguration of a president who promised to be a friend of the environment, what would you expect but carbon-neutral inaugural balls, hybrid Lexuses, organic menus and valet bicycle parking?
Political correctness will rule the day.
Learn more about the Green Inaugural Balls and other plans here.
Advice from Motley Fool co-founder
Far from fleeing the stock market, the Motley Fool co-founders are downright gleeful about diving in even deeper. Tom and David Gardner, brothers and business partners of the pioneering online investment company, see the market's slump as a bargain-hunter's bonanza.
Read more about their take on the market here.
Debunking 5 myths about Boston
What do you think you know about Boston that isn't so?
Hollywood Clergy To Remember
Cheech Marin goes reverent in his newest role as a priest in a small Mexican town in the Hallmark Channel original movie Expecting A Miracle. In a nod to his white-robed image, here are a handful of our favorite big- and small-screen clergymen.
Click here to see if your favorites made their list.
USS George H.W. Bush
The Navy's newest aircraft carrier is the namesake of former President George H.W. Bush. View the video here.
On a Mission
Houston's Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church took a trip to South Africa to help those ravaged by poverty and disease. Travel with them by clicking here.
For back pain sufferers, surgery isn't always the answer
An aching back -- a dull twinge or a stabbing pain, lasting days or years -- is a source of annoyance, misery or even disability for millions of sufferers. New research suggests jumping into surgery isn't always the best move. For more information, click here.
Monday, June 11, 2007
The News today is about Personal Finance
I am not sure why I like these articles about money. I prefer to not worry about money, BUT... there are realities to live with. MONEY is big on the list. Emotions and money for some go hand in hand. We use money for a crutch, to make ourselves feel better and all kind of not so good things. That is why personal finance articles appeal to me, they take the emotions out of it and make it understandable and practical.
I love Michelle Singletary from the Washington Post. She is practical and nice. ..
Budget By the Old Envelope System
... if you can't understand her, she makes things pretty simple, then you are probably like these people.. .
Oh dear!
Can family afford for mom to stay at home?
Not to be judgmental... I do hope 10 years from now they aren't writing about me in an article like this.
Also, thinking of buying a home. This is just good advice.
10 Mistakes Home Buyers Make
Wisdom is learning from other people's mistakes. So there ya go. Read up. And remember "everyone needs help, so it is ok to ask questions and learn what you don't know instead of stumbling in the dark."
So read Good News Now for clear, concise and nice financial news!
I love Michelle Singletary from the Washington Post. She is practical and nice. ..
Budget By the Old Envelope System
... if you can't understand her, she makes things pretty simple, then you are probably like these people.. .
Oh dear!
Can family afford for mom to stay at home?
Not to be judgmental... I do hope 10 years from now they aren't writing about me in an article like this.
Also, thinking of buying a home. This is just good advice.
10 Mistakes Home Buyers Make
Wisdom is learning from other people's mistakes. So there ya go. Read up. And remember "everyone needs help, so it is ok to ask questions and learn what you don't know instead of stumbling in the dark."
So read Good News Now for clear, concise and nice financial news!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)