Faithful With A Few — Personal Finance From a Biblical Prospective

CVS Shopping for the Week of 9.05.10 – Saved $254, Spent $11.50, Made $64

by Khaleef Crumbley on September 7, 2010

Welcome back! Since you’ve been here before, you probably already know what this blog is about. Be sure to click here if you want to learn how to save money on groceries, and then check out our Coupon Database to help you save even more. Then stop by our Amazon.com Store for all of your [...]

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Roundup for the Week of 8.29.10 – Trashy McMansion Edition

by Khaleef Crumbley on September 6, 2010

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I read a number of great articles this week, and I would like to share them with you. Don’t forget to visit the official website of the Yakezie Personal Finance network that I’m a part of, which now has at least 11 “member posts” up.
Also, I want to take a few seconds to thank you [...]

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They Put the Nickels and the Pennies in the Collection Plate! – Devotion

September 5, 2010

Another devotion by Grace Gems.
(J. R. Miller, “Saul Rejected as King” 1908)
“Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy everything that belongs to them. Do not spare them; put to death men and women, children and infants, cattle and sheep, camels and donkeys!” 1 Samuel 15:3
“Saul and the troops spared Agag, and the best of [...]

7 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks

September 4, 2010

College textbooks can sell for upwards of $250 for some subjects and then sell for less than $20 only 3 months later! The markup on textbooks is unbelievable and can present a serious strain on a student’s finances.
When I was a college student, I rarely ever purchased new textbooks.
Here are some things you can do [...]

CVS Shopping for the Week of 8.29.10 – Saved $158, Spent $6, Made $36

September 3, 2010

I know it’s only been a few days since I wrote about one of my CVS trips, so you probably weren’t expecting one this soon. However, I wanted to get this one out so you could take advantage of some of this week’s deals and coupons!
So, as usual here is a list of what we [...]

Do You Really Need An Emergency Fund?

September 1, 2010

Most people have heard of the concept of an emergency fund. In fact, I even wrote about creating a $500 cushion in your checking account with the thought of an emergency fund (EF) in mind. Here were my thoughts about the connection between this cushion and an EF:
Let me first say that I believe that [...]

Should You Really Pay for These Things?

August 31, 2010

Recently, Yahoo! Finance highlighted an article that listed 15 things you shouldn’t be paying for.
Here is their list along with my take on these expenses:
Basic Computer Software
I hardly ever pay for software anymore. There are so many free versions of most popular software – open source, online versions, and extensions of free trials can greatly [...]

Weekly Roundup for 8.22.10 – Obama’s Wrecking the Economy Edition

August 30, 2010

I read a number of great articles this week, and I would like to share them with you. But first let me announce that the Yakezie Personal Finance network that I’m a part of, now has at least 6 “member posts” on the official website.
As what is fast becoming the custom, I’m naming my roundup [...]

CVS Shopping for the Week of 8.22.10 – Saved $191, Spent $9, Made $31, and Learned a Lesson

August 30, 2010

The other day I wrote about our CVS shopping for last week where we earned almost $67 in ECBs! By buying OTC medicine using our Flexible Spending Account, we were able to bank some Extra Care Bucks to use for this week (and future trips)!

Here is a list of what we purchased – all shown [...]

Helping Those in Need is a Reflection of God’s Love!

August 27, 2010

According to the bible, helping others is a very tangible, practical way to express God’s love. We can’t be so focused on “getting more” that we miss chances to serve other people.
We must understand that it is God who supplies our needs, and we have to stop trusting in our possessions. Those who are wealthy [...]