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Being Thankful Helps Us Live Better Lives

November 25th, 2009 · No Comments · General Advice

When Abraham Lincoln declared the final Thursday in November as a national day of thanksgiving, it was designed as a day to reflect and thank God for the many blessings we have received.
 
Why Be Grateful? We should do our best to be grateful not only in the big things, but also to be grateful for [...]

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Ten “You Cannots” by Abraham Lincoln

November 10th, 2009 · No Comments · General Advice

There is some dispute as to whether all the quotes were actually said by President Lincoln; but regardless, they are valuable lessons for today.
 
1.     You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income.
2.     You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
3.     You cannot establish security on borrowed money.
4.     You cannot [...]

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Investment Proverbs – Learn, Save, and Help Others

October 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Investment Proverbs

Gullible people are gifted with stupidity; but the prudent shall look for knowledge.
Proverbs 14:18
 
Before you speak, listen.
Before you write, think.
Before you spend, earn.
Before you invest, investigate.
Before you criticize, wait.
Before you pray, forgive.
Before you quit, try.
Before you retire, save.
Before you die, give.
William A. Ward
 
Practicing the Golden Rule is not a sacrifice; it is an investment.
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