News/Blog Entries http://www.christianretirement.com/ Thu, 3 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EST Infomedia ContentEdits http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=26295 Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.... Thu, 3 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EST 26295 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=26214 1.  Postpone Retirement -  By working 1-2 years or more beyond retirement age, you can earn additional money and ultimately earn a larger retirement income  -  Pay off your mortgage, home equity loans, credit cards, and other expenses, also fund an emergency account, and save for the future 2.... Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:00:00 EST 26214 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=26152 Luke 2 New International Version (NIV) The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.... Wed, 25 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST 26152 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=26151 Isaiah 9 New International Version (NIV) 2  The people walking in darkness     have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness     a light has dawned. 3  You have enlarged the nation     and increased their joy; they rejoice before you     as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice     when dividing the plunder.... Tue, 24 Dec 2013 00:00:00 EST 26151 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=25214 If you randomly asked 100 people to name their greatest retirement need most answers would revolve aroundsome derivation of the theme of money, but money is not your greatest retirement need.  Many would say something like:  “It’s a no-brainer, it’s my savings account,”  “My bank accounts,” or “”My gold.... Wed, 6 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST 25214 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=24849 Many Americans believe that it is immoral that at the end of 2012 America has a national deficit in excess of $16 trillion dollars.     Many Americans believe that it is immoral that America is borrowing some 40 cents of every dollar she spends.   Many Americans believe that it is immoral that the Federal Reserve has printed trillions of dollars, devalued your currency, is positioning America dangerously close to possible financial collapse, and bailed out both domestic and foreign banks to the tune of trillions of dollars.... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST 24849 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=24620 Once or twice in a lifetime voters are afforded the opportunity to vote in an election that will determine the course of America's future and values. November 6, 2012 will be one of those rare opportunities to vote and that you will tell your children and grandchildren about someday. Election 2012 will permanently shape the course America takes for her future.... Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST 24620 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=24468 America just crossed the $16,000,000,000,000 national debt threshold.  Annual interest on this debt will total more than $240,000,000,000. According to the Census Bureau there are some117,538,000 US households.  The current debt equals about $136,260 per household. Projections for 2016 place our national debt at more than $20 Trillion.... Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST 24468 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=24237 According to CEO and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital Peter Schiff, the U.S. economy is heading for an economic crash that could make 2008 look like a walk in the park. Stimulus programs can delay this day of reckoning, but only for so long and only at the expense of making the eventual meltdown much, much worse.... Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST 24237 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=24115 1.  We still have the freedom to worship God as we choose. 2.  We still have the freedom to study and live out the Word of God in our daily lives. 3.  We still have the freedom to pray. 4.  We still have the freedom to choose freedom and our inalienable God-given rights. 5.  We still have the freedom to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.... Wed, 4 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST 24115 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=22199 Today we remember the victims of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001.   Vivid remembrances of the events of that fateful morning include an America that was heartbroken, in shock, disbelief, and mourning. One of my many memories of that day is the erie silence created by the absence of incessant airline traffic over the city where I live.... Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST 22199 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=21962 Whenever the talking heads on TV start talking about the national economy, most of our eyes start to glaze over. The gigantic numbers that they throw out there are ridiculous; most Americans have no idea what those numbers mean in practical terms. So, I thought it’d be fun to turn those figures into something we can understand a little better—like a household budget.... Tue, 9 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST 21962 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=21320 I asked for STRENGTH that I might ACHIEVE.   He made me WEAK that I might OBEY.   I asked for HELP that I might do GREATER things.   I was given GRACE that I might do BETTER things.   I asked for RICHES that I might be HAPPY.   I was given POVERTY that I might be WISE.... Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST 21320 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20603 According to the AP.  Bolivia lowered their retirement age to 58, and will be backing the move with borrowed money.  The authors state that Bolivia enacted a law Friday lowering the country's retirement age to 58, bucking a global trend in which countries push people to work longer to counteract the burden on national treasuries of rising life expectancy.... Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST 20603 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20563 One of the major concerns shared by most of our readers is:  "Will I have enough money when I retire?"  Until recently, most people could accurately estimate how much they could reasonably expect to have accumulated at the point of their retirement.  With the uncertainty of today's economic climate, that is becoming all but impossible for a growing number of Americans.... Fri, 3 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST 20563 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20518 Millions of peoples' retirement accounts could be diminished by the potential massive debt crisis looming in America's future.  According to a Washington Post editorial by Sheila Bair, chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.  (FDIC.) "The US needs to take urgent action to cut its debt in order to prevent the next financial crisis, which may start in Washington.... Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST 20518 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20447 We at Christian Retirement have identified a strategy to enable you to win the battle against credit cards waged by your bank and credit card companies.  We posted the following on the blog at Freedom From Credit:  Top Secrets Credit Card Companies Don't Want You to Know. It is possible for most people to become totally debt free within 24-48 months.... Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST 20447 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20398 With a National debt of almost $14 trillion, America is on an economic path that is unsustainable and that will lead to financial destruction.  Erskine Bowles, chairman of President Obama's deficit commission, stated that America is headed for disaster.  The bipartisan leaders of the deficit commission released a preliminary report.... Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST 20398 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20365 The 2010 midterm elections saw the GOP regain control of the House of Representatives but fail to recapture a majority in the Senate.  Votes continue to be counted at the time of this writing so final totals are unavailable.  Nationwide, the tea-party movement scored several victories but failed to reach 100% of their goals.... Fri, 5 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST 20365 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20314 1945—U.S. drops atomic bomb on Japan; World War II ends eight days later1950-53—Korean War1954—Supreme Court declares segregation unconstitutional in Brown v. Board of Education1956—President Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States, signs Interstate Highway Act.  Created massive government investment in road building and disinvestment in American downtowns and public transportation1957—USSR launches Sputnik, beginning of Space Race1960—John F.... Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST 20314 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20264 Question…If millions of Americans can survive on far less income than they are accustomed to receiving, can America survive with less?This week I stood in a client’s front yard discussing business. As we talked, he pointed out that the owners of the house directly across the street had just experienced a foreclosure.... Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST 20264 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20230 A baby screams because her mother refuses her demands to be picked up at bedtime.A toddler has a tantrum because his mother refuses to allow him to drink Mountain Dew.A twelve year old rebels because her mother refuses to allow her to get her first tattoo. A teen pouts because his father refuses to buy him a new Corvette for his 16th birthday.... Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST 20230 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20186 Elections have the potential to impact everything from your marriage to your paycheck and from your career to your ability to earn a living.  They can affect things like  healthcare, immigration, carbon credits, bank accounts, employment, success or failure of small businesses, banks, and corporations, retirement accounts, and many other things as well.... Wed, 6 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST 20186 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20136 Rep and Dem were independently wealthy and headed a corporation that employed 50 partners, and a myriad of additional employees.  In addition to providing employment for their partners, the corporation’s responsibilities included providing for all employees’ education, healthcare, safety, retirement, and general well being.... Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST 20136 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20087 America is experiencing a political revolution... “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way - in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.... Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST 20087 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=20031 How many Facebook friends do you have?  According to Facebook, the most famous social networking site on the web, the average Facebook user has 130 friends. Facebook recently posted the following stats in their press room:·    More than 500 million active users·    50% of our active users log on to Facebook in any given day·    Average user has 130 friends·    People spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook How many friends can a Facebook user have?  Actually, the sky is the limit.... Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST 20031 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19981 Many are beginning to believe retirement as they once knew it may be over.  September 7, 2010 witnessed widespread one day strikes across France by her largest unions in protest of President Nicholas Sarkozy's bill to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62.  Demonstrations protesting this change were expected in more than 130 cities across France.... Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST 19981 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19918 Thinking he was doing his company a favor, Ted was shocked to find that after announcing plans for his upcoming retirement a few months in advance, his employer terminated him immediately.  With no additional retirement funding, he retired just short of age 65 and soon began receiving a modest Social Security check.... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST 19918 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19882 Admittedly, no one has the definitive answer to that question.  This week I was made aware of a lady who recently retired at age 85.  This is not a misprint, she just retired at age 85 and was expressing the fear that she would not be able to exist on the amount of Social Security she had started receiving each month.... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST 19882 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19840 Joblessness is the norm for upwards of 15 million people in America.  Most newspapers and media outlets across the land herald the 9.5% rate of unemployment.  In itself, 9.5% is bad enough, but it does not begin to convey the full scope of the problem since it fails to include millions of Americans who have stopped looking for work.... Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST 19840 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19778 The citizens of Missouri repudiated "Obama Care" last week when they adopted Proposition C by a 71 percentage point majority stating that no rule or law can compel a person or business to participate in any health care system and prohibits laws that level penalties against people who do not buy health care insurance.... Mon, 9 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST 19778 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19723 The most powerful, effective, safe, and easiest way to protect yourself against identity theft is to Freeze your credit with America’s three major credit reporting agencies.Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union are America’s major credit reporting agencies.  There are three things you can ask them to do to help you protect your credit.... Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST 19723 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19669 Most people think that money is the greatest component of their retirement but others have learned that there are many things that are more important than money.Refuse to Vegetate  Make a meaningful and lasting contribution.  Just because you are north of 65 doesn't mean that you can't make a difference in people's lives.... Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19669 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19618 If you need more money, you may be surprised to learn that there are many ways you can earn extra money starting immediately. Today’s economy has resulted in an increased degree of financial uncertainty for all but the wealthiest Americans.  Some are unemployed, have experienced layoffs, are nearing retirement, or are already retired and finding that the monies they were counting upon are not enough.... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19618 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19577 Many Americans will find that they have to work longer before being able to receive Social Security benefits if our legislators follow the recently proposed French model. An article in the London Telegraph by Henry Samuel reports that the French cabinet approved a controversial retirement plan.  The cabinet approved an unpopular bill to raise the retirement age, after the minister in charge of the reform, Eric Woerth, stepped down from his role as treasurer of the ruling UMP party.... Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19577 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19545 Though this is a fictional headline, it makes as much sense as this actual headline that appeared a week ago:  House Democrats “Deem” Faux $1 Trillion Budget as “Passed”.Under the cover of darkness, House Democrats “deemed as passed” a non-existent $1.12 trillion budget for 2010.... Thu, 8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19545 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19526 Jesus said that men:  “…loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil”  John 3:19,  contrast some of the latest shenanigans of some of today’s elected officials with the values, virtues, and character displayed by some of our leaders from the past.... Tue, 6 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19526 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19486 If you randomly asked 100 people to name their greatest retirement need most answers would revolve aroundsome derivation of the theme of money, but money is not your greatest retirement need.  Many would say something like:  “It’s a no-brainer, it’s my savings account,”  “My bank accounts,” or “”My gold.... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19486 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19435 ·    mistakes happen…when people and corporations cut corners to save money and increase profits, accidents often follow.  It involves the law of unintended consequences…as Sir Isaac Newton stated:  “Every action has an equal but opposite reaction.... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19435 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19379 Insatiable appetites abound.  Aromas finally fill empty kitchens.  Children scurry to the table for the long anticipated and desperately needed sustenance.  Finally, the food arrives.  Children, teens, and adults bask in the heavenly fragrance of rice, beans, and other staples hot-off-the-stove.... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19379 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19320 To whom do you turn when tragedy strikes? Tragic situations like: the death of a family member, disability, diagnosis of a terrible disease, divorce, abandonment, or loss of a business or job to name a few. Where does one turn? Many turn to family, friends, psychologists, self-help books, or their inner-self.... Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19320 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19267     Memorial Day causes us to pause and remember those who have sacrificed their lives to insure that we continue to have freedom.  Countless numbers of men and women have died on battlefields around to world in wars that would have taken our freedoms away had the other side won.  We can never say enough to express our thanks to those who have served their country and those who are in active service today.... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19267 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19243 President Allison Taylor and Jack Bauer led 24 to its final scene with some applicable dialogue.But first, H. R. 4213 is the latest bailout rolled out by congress.  It is an almost $200 billion grab bag of expenditures that lawmakers plan to enact before Memorial Day.  Key provisions of this bill include an extension of unemployment benefits, and subsidies for health insurance.... Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19243 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19190 It seems that lately every newscast is filled with doom and gloom.  A major oil spill threatens the American way of life on the Gulf and possibly the East coasts.  Weekly, if not daily, suicide bombings rock cities and kill scores of people in Afghanistan, Iraq, and various other Middle Eastern countries.... Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19190 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19150 Greece received a financial bailout this week from the European Union and International Monetary Fund.  A large part of the bailout comes from funds contributed by you, the taxpayers of the United States, through the monies committed to the IMF by President Obama.  On Monday, Greece’s cabinet approved a sweeping overhaul of the country’s debt-ridden pension system.... Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19150 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19072 Last fall, the federal corporation charged with protecting many Americans’ private retirement funds issued an ominous public warning: the amount of pensions at risk inside failing companies had more than tripled during the recession.  The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s announcement stunned many retirement fund experts when they indicated that tens of billions of new dollars may be required to rescue traditional pensions paid by U.... Tue, 4 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19072 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19073 Last fall, the federal corporation charged with protecting many Americans’ private retirement funds issued an ominous public warning: the amount of pensions at risk inside failing companies had more than tripled during the recession. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s announcement stunned many retirement fund experts when they indicated that tens of billions of new dollars may be required to rescue traditional pensions paid by U.... Tue, 4 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19073 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19001 Beth Flynn, Vice President of Retirement and Client Experience of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. has published an article on the top five retirement myths many people believe.It is very informative and worth your consideration. Beth Flynn’s top five retirement myths: 1.    You'll only need 70-80 percent of your pre-retirement income.... Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 19001 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18908 WASHINGTON -- Thousands of protesters descended on the nation's Capitol for April 15 tax deadline protests as activists offered up a new "Contract From America" aimed at using the winning formula of the 1994 Republican revolution while also developing a direction for the burgeoning movement.... Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 18908 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18870 Are you comfortable with the amount of taxes you are paying?  According to the latest Rasmussen poll, when the average American thinks about all the services provided by their federal, state and local governments, 75% of voters nationwide say the average American should pay no more than 20% of their income in taxes.... Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 18870 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18823 Is it too late to build a significant retirement nest egg?  According to an April 6, 2010 article by Eileen Ambrose, Personal Finance Writer of the Baltimore Sun it is never too late.   Ambrose writes:  Not only isn't it too late, but a serious saver could accumulate well over $400,000 in a decade, according to calculations by Baltimore's T.... Tue, 6 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 18823 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18767 VAT or Value Added Tax, is a term you need to become familiar with and understand.  The VAT is a tax that is added to the price of goods or services before a consumer purchases them.  It takes the form of an indirect tax in that the cost is added at various stages throughout the manufacturing process, or is added to the cost of services before you receive the bill.... Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 18767 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18727 Healthcare passed, where do we go from here? In the March 10, 2010 words of Speaker Pelosi: “But we have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it….” Unfortunately, no one knows what is in the just passed health care bill. Stay tuned, we will be discovering all sorts of things in the weeks and months to come.... Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 18727 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18699 Democratic leaders hope to pass the Obama health plan this weekend. Express your position. Send us your thoughts, and contact your representative to voice your opinion. Idaho became the first state to pass a law designed to combat the effects of a potential passage of the Obama health care plan.... Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 18699 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18676 Census scam artists are at work! The United States Census forms are being mailed this week. They are clearly marked as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Census Bureau. Beware of the following scams that have surfaced in various areas around the country.... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 18676 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18603 Teacher retirement funding problems may be a harbinger of things to come for many professionals and working people across America.  The North Dakota teachers’ retirement fund has an unfunded liability of almost $600 million, according to Fay Kopp, deputy executive director of the North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office.... Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 18603 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18532 When Haiti experienced a 7.0 earthquake in January, Pastor Serge Nema and the members of the Ebenezer church in Leogane had their faith tested when the town was the epicenter that devastated Haiti.  Six church members were killed, most families lost their homes, and the sanctuary was completely destroyed.... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18532 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18469 Haitian officials have estimated the death toll to be in excess of 250,000 people. Thousands of families have lost loved ones and need your prayers.  Many mission possibilities exist for those who wish to travel to Haiti to help with recovery and reconstruction.  Contact your local church, association, or denominational office to discover the possibilities that exist.... Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18469 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18402 For the past few presidential election cycles, candidates from both political parties have campaigned on the promise of:  “saving Social Security.”  These have been empty promises as evidenced by the fact that nothing has been done.  Social Security will celebrate its 75th anniversary in August 2010.... Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18402 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18341 The Obama administration is proposing to expand and implement plans for citizens to save more for retirement.  Do some research and decide whether any of the following options might be right for you and your financial situation. • Saver's Credit:  This option allows a person to deduct money off his or her tax bill, linked to donations to a retirement account.... Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18341 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18273 Is the Federal Government planning a takeover of your retirement plan? This concept is currently under discussion by Democrats in the U.S. House.  This plan would confiscate all workers' personal retirement accounts --- including all 401(k)s and IRAs---and convert them into accounts to be managed by the Social Security Administration.... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST 18273 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18229 A safe place to give to Haitian earthquake relief is: www.samaritanspurse.com Want to contribute to an organization helping with Haitian earthquake relief and know that your money will be used for its intended purpose?  We at christianretirement.com have contributed through a Christian organization that has been on the ground providing relief in Haiti since the earliest days of the earthquake.... Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST 18229 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18170 Port Au Prince, Haiti just witnessed one of the strongest earthquakes to strike any Caribbean nation in more than 200 years.  Occurring at about 5PM, the 7.0 magnitude quake killed or trapped untold numbers of people in tons of rubble as thousands of buildings and tens of thousands of houses came tumbling down.... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST 18170 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18101 Rick spent a lifetime working various jobs.  He always looked forward to a comfortable retirement.  As the years clicked by like minutes clicking off a digital clock; Rick awoke and realized that he had only a few years left until he turned 65.  There was one major problem...he hadn't made any contributions toward his retirement.... Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST 18101 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18058 We at christianretirement.com have talked with several people who have noticed a year-end rise in their health insurance premiums. In talking with people who are insured by several different insurance companies, one fact remains common to all of them, their monthly premiums have increased by as much as 50% to 100%, while one person we talked with had a monthly premium increase of over 150%.... Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST 18058 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18040 In the Christmas season of 1951 many steelworkers were dealing with the effects of a layoff due to frequent union strikes.  As a kid, I was oblivious to that because we were provided all the essentials and warmth of a loving family and a good home.  All I knew at age nine was an all-consuming desire for my first bicycle for Christmas.... Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST 18040 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17999   With the end of 2009 just days away, you still have time to make some shrewd financial decisions. Some things you may wish to consider include 10 items listed below. 1. Make an extra house payment before January 1, 2010. This will allow you to deduct the interest portion of your house payment on your 2009 taxes.... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST 17999 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17972 One of my most memorable Christmases happened when I was about 10 years old. No, I didn't receive a Lionel train, a new bicycle, an ipod, or a video game; it was something entirely unexpected and refreshingly different. We kids were up by our typical Christmas morning 3:30 - 4:00 AM.... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST 17972 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17930 One of the favorite times of the year is upon us. Christmas is near. Christmas is a time to celebrate your faith with those you love. It is a time to get together with family and send a card or gift to a friend. Trees are trimmed, gifts are wrapped, music is enjoyed, and the scent of freshly baked cookies fills the air.... Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST 17930 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17892      According to many experts, the ‘REAL' unemployment rate in America stands at 17.5%. This number dwarfs the 10.2% statistic most people regard as the unemployment rate for October 2009. Why is there a 7.3% difference, and where does that difference come from?  The short answer is that there is more than one way to report unemployment.... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17892 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17833   Your Will is the most important legal document you will ever possess, yet approximately 55% of American Adults do not have a Will. Many rightly consider their Will as their most important legal document because it allows them to determine the outcome of their financial estate after their death.... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17833 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17795 Stop Receiving Telemarketing Calls!  You have the power to stop receiving those annoying phone calls. Many families, including my own, have used this service for years. The good news is: 1. It is FREE, and 2. It WORKS! You are enjoying dinner, your favorite television show, or your favorite book, and it happens.... Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17795 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17732 "A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren." Proverbs 13:22 When one first reads this Scripture verse, one of the first things to come to mind is that of leaving an inheritance of money. Who wouldn't like to receive a sizable inheritance of tens of thousands of dollars from a rich father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, aunt or uncle? I once attended the reading of a will of a very wealthy businessman I had known for two years.... Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17732 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17635 Ann Davis lifted her aching body from a straw mat and touched the shoulder of a new believer in Christ. The woman turned and their meeting eyes initiated laughter, tears of joy, and an embrace of gratitude. Then Davis repeated the process three more times as each of the aging Acholi (uh-CHO-lee) women came to faith in Jesus.... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST 17635 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17600 How do you feel about the current health care debate? Many are in favor of the concept of the government offering a universal health care plan with a public option and many are against such a plan. How do you feel about it and what do you think the ultimate outcome will be? We at christianretirement.... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST 17600 Health Care Survey http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17548 Disclaimer: this is not about what you think it is.  It is not about repaying your parents or grandparents for a student loan, a vehicle, a diamond ring, a down payment on a house, or a big screen TV.  Benevolent parents sometimes lend money to their children, teens, and even their adult children.... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST 17548 Repaying Your Parents http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17537 Ten Top Reasons to Retire 10.  Any reason you care to use 9.  Have health issues 8.  Have places to go 7.  Have things to do 6.  Need time away from the rat-race 5.  Tired and need a break 4.  Dislike your work 3.... Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST 17537 Ten Top Reasons to Retire http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17462 How important will Social Security be for your retirement?  A recent survey found that more than 75% of Americans say that Social Security will be a vital part of their retirement funding.  Since the recession began, approximately 90% say that it will be more important to them than they ever imagined since it can provide the security of a dependable income.... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17462 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17423 Learn From Life's Winners, Not Life's Whiners There is something refreshingly poignant about that phrase. I have come to understand that winners always find ways to succeed, while whiners waste their lives complaining about being treated unfairly. The average company is burdened with an overabundance of whiners.... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17423 Learn from Life's Winners not Whiners http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17388 Thank YOU, Thank YOU, Thanks to YOU, christianretirement.com is a highly successful website! We are a Christ-centered site that exists to serve you and your retirement needs. We present our information in a way that brings glory and honor to Jesus Christ. Take your time and visit the various pages on our site.... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17388 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17347 Know where you Spend your Money! Impulse spending means that you are making excessive unplanned purchases. An example of impulse spending that we can identify with is a trip to the gas station. You stop by the station, and while pumping gas you see a display of your favorite sodas and candy bars so you decide to get one of each.... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17347 Seniors and the National Universal Healthcare Debate Money Secrets of a Happy Retirement Work Impulse Spending http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17294 "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," wrote Charles Dickens in his 1859 classic, A Tale of Two Cities. Today, very few would say that these are the best of times. The only ones saying that would be a few hundred Wall Streeters, oil and gold speculators, retiring company executive CEOs with their golden parachutes, and some of the recipients of the TARP and ARRA bailout monies of 2008-2009.... Mon, 7 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17294 Work http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17295 "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," wrote Charles Dickens in his 1859 classic, A Tale of Two Cities. Today, very few would say that these are the best of times. The only ones saying that would be a few hundred Wall Streeters, oil and gold speculators, retiring company executive CEOs with their golden parachutes, and some of the recipients of the TARP and ARRA bailout monies of 2008-2009.... Mon, 7 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17295 Work http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17256 Everyone wants to have a happy, rewarding, and meaningful Retirement! The Word of God tells us "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones" Proverbs 17:22. There are many things you can do to insure that you will have a fulfilling retirement.... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17256 Secrets of a Happy Retirement http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17223 Withdrawing Your Funds at Retirement When it is time for you to retire you will be responsible for notifying your retirement account custodians of your change in status. Depending upon your retirement plan, you will have various options. You may wish to receive your money immediately, or you may wish to continue contributing to your account and allowing it to grow for a few more years.... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17223 Social Security http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17179 WASHINGTON - Millions of Retired Americans face shrinking Social Security checks next year. The trustees who oversee Social Security are projecting there won't be a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the next two years. That hasn't happened since automatic increases were adopted in 1975. If COLAs are denied, it will be the first time in a generation that payments would not rise.... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17179 Social Security Trustees Project NO COLA Increases Money Social Security http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17157 The nation's largest senior citizens organization reports losing 60,000 members due to its support of a health care agenda that includes rationing health care. The group denied having endorsed the House and Senate healthcare bills specifically; its influence upon them was such that President Barack Obama wrongly said AARP endorsed the bills in a recent town hall forum.... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17157 AARP Loses 60,000 Members http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17156 Seniors and the National Universal Healthcare Debate The many "Town Halls" being convened across America have awakened a desire within American citizens to express their strong views for and against President Obama's Universal Healthcare Bill. At this critical junction in our Nation's history, you have both a right and an obligation to express your views.... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17156 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17145 More than 75% of Americans who were surveyed said that Social Security will be a vital part of their retirement funding. Approximately 90% say that as a result of the recession, Social Security is more important to them than ever before since it can provide the security of a dependable income. This finding is significant in that some 30 million American citizens are expected to retire within the next 10 years.... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17145 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17134 R. G. Letourneau was a committed Christian who made God his business partner. Often referring to God as the chairman of the board, this Stockton, California native used his God-given abilities to design, develop, and produce heavy earth-moving equipment. His machines were first used in farming, but with the onset of World War II he won contracts with the U.... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17134 http://www.christianretirement.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16890 Seniors and the National Universal Healthcare Debate The many "Town Halls" being convened across America have awakened a desire within American citizens to express their strong views for and against President Obama's Universal Healthcare Bill. At this critical junction in our Nation's history, you have both a right and an obligation to express your views.... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 16890