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The Single Reason Deception Was Cancelled (And Why the Same Won’t Happen to Scandal)
There are not many shows on American national television networks with African-American women in the lead. Not many at all. In fact, it's been 30-years since a Black person has been in a lead role on primetime television (think back to The Jeffersons, Good Times,...
How to Keep You & Your Money Safe When Using Online Classifieds
I remember selling a stereo using the Penny Saver about 20-years ago. A man and woman visited my home, looked at the stereo, fiddled with the knobs, then gave me $40 and took it away. It was a pleasant experience. And for the vast majority of people, selling unwanted...
2 Ways to Unleash the Flow of Money
Many financial planners say there are 4 things you can do with money - you can save it, spend it, invest it or earn it. Looking at money this way puts you into a scarcity mindset, one filled with worry, fear and frustration. To tap into God's abundance so you unleash...
When a Pastor Promises an 80% Return in 12-Months
A Toronto-area pastor was arrested last week, along with his wife and the bookeeper for his church, for allegedly scamming $8.6-million dollars from members of his congregation. Marlon Hibbert, his wife (who's also a pastor) Verna Michelle Hibbert and the church's...
The 5 Money Imps that Destroy Our Quest for Money Harmony
Growing up, my mother would always refer to "satan and his imps" whenever she talked about those who were up to no good. I always wondered what imps were and imagined they were small, green things with curved backs and ugly faces. Then I saw the orcs in the Lord of...
The Easiest Way to Change Your Money Story
For women of faith, there are 2 influencers that shape how she views money - her family and her church. We watch how our parents manage money and then, we're feed messages about money from the pulpit. Whether these messages were good or bad, they shape how we view,...
What an Unplanned Maintenance on My Car Taught Me About Respecting My Budget Boundaries
I have a brand new car. Well, to be exact, I purchased a 2009 model in 2010. Compared to the clunker I had before, this vehicle is brand new to me. Every 5,000-km, I take it in for a free oil change. Of course, I pay for the labour. And of course, there is sometimes...
How to Avoid Becoming the Victim of a Charity Scam
This week, the United States has been rocked by explosions. The bombing at the Boston Marathon and the explosion at a Texas fertilizer company creates dozens of victims who need help. How can we help humans who are suffering after a tragedy or disaster without falling...
The Language of Scarcity vs the Language of Sufficiency
In her book, The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship With Money & Life, Lynne Twist shares the difference between the language of scarcity and that of sufficiency. Which words are part of your own language? Check the list below. [jcolumns...