Why We Should Give in Secret
Giving is giving, right? Not if you’re a Christian. There are ways to give – and God wants us to give – and there are ways we shouldn’t give. One way we shouldn’t is giving publicly. As Christians, we’re told to give in secret. Our mission in life is to glorify God in all that we do – when we give in public that may not be exactly what’s happening. It could be our secular selves rising to the surface. How the World Gives When the secular world gives it’s often with considerable public fanfare, and even trumpeted in the media. The giver is exalted for his generosity, the charity for its …
The positions that dominate the early rounds of the NFL Draft
It’s no secret that NFL teams value some positions over others when it comes to the NFL Draft. As a result, teams are almost certainly reaching for those positions early in the draft. For example, teams consistently draft more quarterbacks, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, and defensive backs in the first round than in the second round, even though there’s no reason to believe there are more top players at those positions than any other. At the same time we see an overabundance of running backs, linebackers, and tight ends in the second round, suggesting teams are getting some first-round talents …
Preparing Your House For Sale
The Following Article Is A Guest Post. If you’re interested in submitting a guest post please contact me. When the housing market is buoyant (remember those days?) it was possible to sell your house quickly and for big money with almost zero effort. Indeed, many estate agents reported having buyers lined up to purchase properties unseen in the early part of this century. But in the midst of a flat market, or a market in decline, buyers are at a premium and so selling your property becomes much more …
Balancing Risk With the Need to Earn From Your Investments
This Post was Originally published at Balancing Risk With the Need to Earn From Your Investments on Start Investing MoneyThe whole point of investments is to earn money on them. It doesn’t matter whether you put money in a savings account, stocks and shares, real estate investing, mutual funds or anything else. What matters is the ability to earn money on those funds in order to make the investment worthwhile. Focusing on risk We all know riskier investments tend to bring better rewards. However they also bring bigger chances of losing out on those rewards – and indeed on the money we have invested in the first place. The idea is to balance out the need for risk with the rewards you are…
The Pros and Cons of Renting Out Your House if You Can’t Sell It
If you need to move out of your current home but can’t sell it due to market factors, you have another option. You can rent your house out until you can eventually sell it. There are advantages and disadvantages when renting out your house, but depending on your circumstances it could work to your overall benefit. Advantages of Renting Out Your House if You Can’t Sell It If you have to move, and can’t sell your house, you can have two basic problems to overcome: trapped home equity and a …
Learn The Facts About Those Credit Cards That Banks Issue
These days, consumers require as much information and advice as possible to keep their finances in order an avoid overspending. Charge cards can either be an excellent tool for building your financial life or a huge liability that can wreak havoc on your finances. Continue reading for some great credit card tips. It is commonly
Chipotle’s Brand Is Transcending Fast Food
Chipotle is transcending fast food to become a lifestyle brand. In an attempt to combat competitors like Qdoba and Taco Bell, the burrito chain is selling organic cotton sweatshirts, sponsoring festivals for locally-sourced food, and backing a comedy video series mocking industrial farming, Leslie Patton at Bloomberg News reported. While other brands like Abercrombie & Fitch and Harley-Davidson sell ideas like sex and rebellion, Chipotle is trying to sell idealism, Patton writes. “It’s new territory for a …