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One in four couples argue about money
A June 2019 research done by the Institute of Budget Information in Holland discovered that one in every four of the people interviewed...

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Mar 21, 20233 min read


Difference between heaven and hell?
A young man wanted to know the difference between heaven and hell. He asked a wise man who led him to see two rooms with observation...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


5 stages of debt emotions
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler wrote a classic book “Of Grief and Grieving,” explaining the stages people tend to go through...

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Mar 21, 20233 min read


Let's get honest about our money problems
In this blog, I would like to suggest you watch a super TED talk from Tammy Lally talks openly and frankly about the tragic death of her...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


"Dirty Little Secrets"
The last true taboo in relationships is not sex - it's money. I recently read a recent U.S. study, called “Couples have their dirty...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


Money Blues
He is a friendly, intelligent young man. A bit of a dreamer. Did well at high school, got a good job and left home to live on his own....

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


'Sparking joy' & Marie Kondo
My wife and I sat down to watch some programs on Netflix from the Japanese home organization guru, Marie Kondo. It seems like everyone is...

Bert Den Hertog
Mar 21, 20232 min read


Three Ways to Combat Greed in Our Affluent Culture
by Patrick Johnson | Generous Church The first idea is this: Pastor Tim Keller says that Jesus talked about greed and materialism much...

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Mar 21, 20233 min read
A blessed 2019!
A Blessed 2019 📷 At this time we are wishing everyone a ‘happy new year.’ I would like to with you a blessednew year. The word blessed...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


Not enough? The yellow vests ...
I often hear complaints about the cost of living these days. There are even riots going on about this. As I write this, Paris is getting...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


After Black Friday ... ?
Once again, the holiday shopping season is in full swing! Black Friday has come and gone, and Cyber Monday is over. After the consumer...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


I can't get no ... satisfaction ...
“I can’t get no satisfaction!” I listened to this ‘golden oldie’ by the Rolling Stones today. Seems like our whole society is having...

Bert Den Hertog
Mar 21, 20232 min read


Choices, choices … help!
I am overwhelmed when I go into a supermarket. Mine carries over 50,000 products. I can choose from more than 100 types of cookies, 40...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


The Taboo
Today, I read this from a young professional woman. “In recent weeks I discussed the issue of finances with people around me. During a...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


How Much Is Enough?
Our new washing machine was delivered this week. We bought it online at CoolBlue. This store has known explosive growth. Started in 1999...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


Financial fruit!
This has been a great summer for fruit! This past summer, dry and hot has been good to the fruit growers, producing a bumper harvest and...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


New book released! Monkey Business: The Parable Of The Shrewd Manager !
The book is all about managing money - God's way, using Jesus' parable from Luke 16. The book is about being a wise manager in today's...

Bert Den Hertog
Mar 21, 20232 min read


A coin in a shoe!
A student was taking a walk with his professor, talking about philosophy. As they went along, they saw lying in the path a pair of old...

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Mar 21, 20232 min read


Strong as a bear!
Strong as a bear? Haribo is a global confectionary company, well known to kids and adults for their Gummy Bears. Haribo is founded by...

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Mar 21, 20233 min read


Help, I can't breathe! ... 'stuffocation' ...
“Stuffocation’ s a new word which we could easily add to our dictionary. The trend watcher James Wallmann coined the term to describe...

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Mar 21, 20234 min read
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