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Finance

Health

Marriage and Relationships

Parenting & Education

Success

Wisdom From History

Word for the Wise

The TimeShaver

 

 

Finance

• If you're planning to give gift cards this Christmas, watch out! Many have hidden traps that can cost you...

• 3 ways to save on car rentals … and one thing you must do before making a reservation. Failure to do so could give you sticker shock…

• What you must do before you rent a car online. If you don't, you could end up paying a lot more than you intended...

• What never to do when buying airlines tickets online. But if you do this instead, you'll save a bundle on your next trip…

• Getting married can present a financial maze. Here's one bad turn you can avoid with a little smart shopping...

• How to buy a boat, and lose your house in one easy, mindless transaction. Thousands of consumers make this mistake every year. Don't you be one of them…

• With the stock market at an all time high, you should be trading stocks, right? WRONG! Here's why bank CDs might be the smartest place to put your money right now...

• More and more millionaires are popping up around the country. Here's how you can become one of them…

• 3 ways to cut college expenses for your children. And the one thing you must make sure your kids do while they're in school to make it worth the money...

• If you think your junk is a good tax write-off, think again. This new law changes how you donate your goods...

• The dirty trick gas stations play to get more of your money for the same grade of gas. Here's how to avoid it and save money...

• Are the credit-card companies leading you to slaughter? Here’s how to fight back...

• Is your mailbox stuffed with credit card offers? Here’s an easy way to take your name off their mailing list...

• The easiest way to save money when you buy stock online ... yet almost no one takes advantage of it...

• The secret interest charges your credit card company doesn’t want you to know about...

• It's okay to subscribe to a magazine. Or even cable TV. But don't subscribe to this. It will cost you more than it's worth...

• Shying away from private Christian colleges for your children because of cost? This well-respected website says you may not have to...

• Looking to sell your home? Owner financing is a great way to sell faster and make more money ... but only if you follow these 4 rules...

• 6 secrets the restaurant industry hopes you never find out. Read this and you'll be wiser, richer, and thinner...

• how your mortgage broker makes it easy for you to stay in debt ... forever!

• Read this Scripture verse backward and save 20% (or more) on your bills …

• Shaving with expensive razors just got cheaper – here’s how you can save a bundle and still get a close shave… .…

• The one thing you must never let your insurance company pay for. It’ll cost you 10 times more in the long run…

• Your bank’s innocent mistakes could cost you thousands. Here’s how to protect yourself – in only 5 minutes…

• A hot opportunity to retire tax-free…

• How to make your IRA or 401K worth 70% more…

• Cut your cell phone bill by 75% or more…

• When a discount computer will cost you a bundle….…

• Get the best return on your savings (Hint: It’s not at a traditional bank)….

• Tired of paying for directory assistance? There’s a way to avoid the cost and still get the information you need….

• How the government taxes every minute you talk on the phone. And what you can do about it.…

• The one investment you should never sell....

• Should you buy stock … or a lawnmower?....

• The one investment that’s guaranteed to outgrow every other investment you make....

• Don’t respond to this refund notice from the IRS.... 

• Monthly expenses cutting into your budget? Here’s an easy way to make cuts...

Health

• Why taking antacids to fight heartburn is a bad idea ... they could send you to the nursing home...

• How to fight off the flu without the flu shot. New discovery proves you can fight the flu more effectively with this common supplement…

• Why you may still be at high risk for heart attack even if your cholesterol is within a "normal" range. Take this test instead. It's more accurate and almost always covered by health insurance...

• Boost your brain's activity for just pennies a day. New evidence shows how this fruit reverses mental decline, even in Alzheimer's patients…

• It's no joke -- your marriage really can make you sick. But it's not what you think...

• The simple activity that lowers your blood pressure and helps you lose weight in only two days. And no, it has nothing to do with exercise…

• Great news for diabetics: new study shows this simple mineral not only controls blood-sugar levels, but also reduces belly fat as well...

• Putting a little spice in your life could protect you from Parkinson's disease…

• To decrease your risk of cancer, you could run around naked in your backyard for 10 minutes a day. But you should probably do this, instead...

• You can relieve some cases of neck and back pain without drugs or a trip to your doctor...

• The one activity that has more effect on weight loss than both diet and exercise combined. You do it every night, but are you doing it enough?...

• The common business activity that can cause you to lose your memory ... and what you can do to prevent it...

• If cancer runs in your family, you don’t have to be next … two nutrients can break your family’s cancer link...

• What babies have plenty of, but your bones may lack. New Zealand study confirms bones can benefit from this nutrient...

• Steroids aren't the only treatment for asthma ... this vitamin works just as well, without the side effects...

• Dissolve painful kidney stones by putting on a sour face for 12 hours. Sounds crazy, but it works...

• What beverages to avoid if you’re concerned about your health. And what to drink instead...

• Reverse diabetes in just three weeks. Rhett Bergeron, MD shows you how...

• New breakthrough in carbohydrate research: Australian study proves you can enjoy your favorite foods and still lose weight ... as long as you do this...

• How to have younger looking skin and protect against sunburn at the same time (hint: it isn’t sunscreen)

• Caffeine doesn’t cause high blood pressure. But this common beverage can make it skyrocket…

• If your depression is caused by a physical ailment, these natural solutions might just work for you…

• What never to take for depression. Your risk of dying increases 55% if you do. New study shows the dangers…

• The no-cost way to beat mild bouts of depression … it has nothing to do with drugs…

• This Biblical fruit makes a comeback…

• The most common medical treatment you should avoid…

• A shocking way to treat pain….

• The two most important keys to living a long, healthy life ….

• Why you shouldn’t worry about health care costs….

• If you take these drugs to lower your cholesterol, you’re actually putting your heart at risk….

• Is Splenda really that splendid?...

• This ignored fat can spell disaster for your brain. Here’s how to protect yourself....

• Stop Alzheimer’s in its tracks ... and even reverse some cases....

• Can a tap on your head save your life? It helped one man reverse diabetes…

• You can reverse many cases of asthma. Here’s how....

• Is this common painkiller causing your asthma?...

Marriage and Relationships

• Small things can make a huge difference in your marriage. Try one of these 15 tips to make your husband’s day...

• The #1 rule for settling an argument peacefully ... following it will bring peace and harmony to your home...

• Does your spouse profess Christ, but live like the devil? Don't leave. Do this instead, and watch God deliver yet another miracle in your family life...

• How to tell if you really value other people...

• The “old-fashioned” principle that could save your marriage. Violate it, and your marriage could be in serious trouble...

• Jesus’ example of how to emerge victorious from any argument ... whether you win it or not...

• Wives, does it feel like you do all the work around the house? If so, make sure this isn’t the cause...

• 3 secrets to repairing broken relationships ... from a professional crook...

• The mountain climbing secret that can strengthen your marriage. Do this periodically and you’ll avoid major conflicts later.

• Does your husband focus so hard on his work that it seems impossible to get his attention? Try this proven technique…

• Frustrated by your spouse’s faults? The solution may have nothing to do with your spouse ... but a lot to do with this…

• Can’t control your temper? Christian relationships expert shows how you can – and probably do control it already…

• Single and dating? Never ask this question. Your chances of having a godly relationship plummet if you do…

• Why many Christian men struggle in relationships…

• What your family can learn from a shampoo bottle…

• How to love your wife with purpose….

• How to get your husband to talk to you....

• Why a husband should talk to his wife … the answer might surprise you....

• Got conflict? These 3 secrets can help you solve it....

• If marriage is in your future, here’s how to know you’re ready....

• Don’t miss this opportunity to start a revolution...

Parenting & Education

• Raising a son isn’t easy, but Scripture gives lots of advice to help you. Here are 6 you can put into practice today...

• Give your children a love for the Scriptures. Simple technique makes them thirst for God’s Word...

• How teaching self-esteem could cause your children to like themselves less. Teach this instead, and they'll be a lot happier...

• Growing old isn’t fun ... but it can really impact the lives of children. Here’s how...

• Why children hate to practice musical instruments. Accomplished music teacher shares 6 ways you can encourage them to keep learning...

• When your kids say “I can’t,” tell them about the mule...

• If your children fight all the time, these 4 steps will teach them to resolve their own conflicts...

• The no-cost way to let your children know how much you love them. Sadly, not 1 parent in 1,000 really understands this secret...

• The valuable parenting lesson I learned ... in the checkout line of a supermarket.

• If you think your child’s weaknesses will be his downfall, you could be right. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Find out why…

• Are your children struggling with school? This could be the problem – and the solution may surprise you…

• Teach your children to stop procrastinating ... with this common kitchen appliance…

• You can do everything right and still fail as a parent. Here’s one reason why…

• If your child is in rebellion, here’s how to win them back…

• How to teach your children to respect authority…

• A very simple way to make your kids smarter….

• Are you hiding God from your children? Here are 5 ways to make sure you don’t…

• Good parenting doesn’t start with how you treat your children....

• Avoid the 3 biggest mistakes parents make....

Success

• The #1 obstacle to investment success ... and what you need to do to keep it from ruining you...

• Effective investing has two huge obstacles to overcome. Can you successfully overcome this one?...

• The simplest rule for gaining financial wealth. Yet almost every entrepreneur overlooks it...

• Billionaire Warren Buffet’s advice to consumers: if you want to succeed, get rid of this...

• When taking shortcuts can widen the gap between you and success. Famous Christian finance and success coach shows why. And what to do instead...

• How God defines success ... keep your focus on this and experience the greatest success possible...

• Looking for financial success? There are only two roads that always work. Find out what they are and which one is best for you...

• The two biggest ways to protect yourself when you owner-finance your property. They may seem harsh, but you could lose big if you ignore them...

• The housewife who knew nothing about investing ... yet made a killing with this one secret.

• What will a new business do to your family? Ask yourself these 10 questions to find out…

• If you want success, you have to solve a lot of problems. But this one character flaw could prevent you from reaching your goals…

• Frustrated by your lack of success? You may be asking the wrong questions…

• The right attitude can spell the difference between success and failure…

• You know stewardship is important, but how do you become a steward?…

• Haste makes waste, but it also creates failure…

• Improve your marketing skills with a Biblical focus.…

• What’s the “need” in starting a new business.…

• Is this command from Christ a burden – or a hidden secret for success?…

• Many leaders lack this one quality – and it hinders how far they can go….

• How to instill habits for success in your children....

• The #1 biblical principle for success – it can transform your business, your ministry, and your family....

• Do your prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling? This might be why....

• How to tell if your priorities will lead to success....

• Zig Ziglar’s fast track to success....

• If you could ask Zig Ziglar one thing, what would it be? Here’s what I asked him....

Wisdom From History

• You’ve seen the movies and read the books, but do you know what made Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien a success? These two Christian principles paved the way...

• C.S. Lewis was a huge success as a writer. But find out how he made a huge impact on the lives of a few people. It’s so simple, anyone can do it...

• Leaders can do a lot, but this is one area they should avoid completely. But it’s one of the easiest ways to fail...

• Most people consider stubbornness a vice. But here’s how you can use it as a virtue...

• Honesty is the best policy. This young explorer’s honesty won him more than he bargained for. It can work for you too...

• How to lose an empire in one easy lesson. Do you suffer from the same character flaw that ruined Napoleon? Better find out soon ... and change before it costs you, too...

• What you can learn from a frozen explorer. His secret to handling adversity could help you re-evaluate your priorities...

• The woman who spread the gospel of Christ to battle-weary POWs when no one else could. Yet to this day, nobody knows her real name...

• Sometimes one simple change can alter history. It can also help you do your job more efficiently…

• The great retailer J.C. Penny gave Sam Walton his start and changed the way America does business. Find out why he was such a success…

• The Nobel Prize winner who found God’s wisdom for his life ... by ignoring his wise friends. Learn why it made him a success and you, too, can achieve great things.…

• How Thomas Paine proved simple language works better than educated communication…

• How Beethoven used persistence to change the world of music…

• Are you a gambler? Here’s one bet that’s sure to pay off…

• How walking on thin ice helped James Naismith create basketball…

• Why you should develop a “power” network.…

• A preacher used this Biblical success principle and his work lives on nearly 100 years after his death.…

• When skill, emotion, and determination aren’t enough – what do you do?…

• When times are really bad, the right focus can get you through…

• The man who challenged Darwin face to face....

• What you need to turn a disadvantage into an advantage....

• What we can learn from a brutal leader....

• The one truth that will help you stand firm when the bullets start flying....

• Is anxiety holding you back? Here’s how you can still achieve great things...

• The secret that made King Canute so successful...

Word for the Wise

• As you overcome the obstacles to financial success, this could keep you from losing it all...

• If you cringe when you hear a sermon on money, this could be why...

• Life doesn’t always follow your script. And it’s a good thing it doesn’t. Here’s why...

• Is God committed to your ultimate success? Here’s an easy way to find out...

• Both nations and churches die when they make this mistake. How to recognize it and what to do about it...

• What disobedience smells like. There’s not a deodorant on the planet that will cover this up...

• Fear can cause even the most talented to stumble and fall. Don’t let it keep you from experiencing success. Here’s how...

• The secret link between a blacksmith and a mortician. And what both can teach you about how you appear to others...

• How to tell if you’re in a spiritual rut. And get out of it quickly and easily.

• In order to win in spiritual warfare you have to be a valiant warrior. But you have to have this to become one…

• One thing every Christian needs from his church … if you want to grow spiritually, look for one that does this…

• The one time you shouldn’t pray. Do this instead, and watch God deliver on his promises. (Hint: It worked for Moses)…

• Who do you work for? There’s only one right answer…

• Relationship problems? Perhaps this is the cause…

• How to get the power you need to excel….

• Do you really have to give away everything you own?…

• Is this how you strive for excellence?…

• You’re more like Superman than you know. What do you share in common with the Man of Steel?...

• What is a Christian’s ambition?....

• The wisest decision you can make....

• When it’s good to be a statue....

• Can your motives withstand the sun test?....

• Do you know what it means to build others up?...

• When it’s good to give your opponents ammunition to use against you....

The TimeShaver

• How to save time on any project by not becoming an expert. Do this instead and you’ll be ahead of the game...

• The farmer’s task that saves you time, maintains physical health, and brings your family closer all at the same time.

• How to make your emails go faster ... by applying pressure to them…

• Can’t find a file on your computer? Here’s how you can find it in 2 seconds…

• Spending too much time on the phone? Here are 4 tips to keep it short…