#1 – I am commanded to love God and to love others Matthew 22:36-40 – “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second …
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5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Gas
On March 11, 2022 we broke a national record for the highest gas prices of all-time at $4.33/gallon. Yay us!? This is up 53% from just one year ago. Here in Illinois, we are overachieving, paying on average $4.56 across the state. But of course, California leads the pack at an impressive $5.74/gallon! The poor …
What’s your favorite “cash back” app? Mine is Ibotta
Everyone likes getting cash back for their purchases! If you aren’t familiar with , it is an app that will pay you back for the money that you’ve spent at the store. The amount of cash you receive is based on the offers available in the app at the time. You can scan your receipt when you’re …
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How to Make 2021 Your Best Money Year Yet
After a year like 2020, I think we all can use a fresh take on things. Think small but strategic changes. If we do this every year all those small things will add up to big results. The beginning of the year is a great time to focus on what’s going on with your money. …
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4 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
Tis the season to be stressed out fa-la-la-la-la, la-la la la Ah, that wonderful Christmas carol we all know so well. Whether you’re a giddy Christmas elf or a scrooge who looks forward to it as much as your next proctology exam, the holidays too often leave us both financially and emotionally bankrupt. This year …
8 Tips to a Successful Budget
#1 Start Simple – If you have never created a budget then that is an important first step. The value of sampling tracking your expenses and making purposeful decisions as to where you want your paycheck to go is a critical first step in having a successful budget. Don’t overthink it and make it more …