A credit score is a number representing the creditworthiness of a person; that is, the likelihood that a person will pay his or her debts. In the United States, the best-known and most likely used credit score model is the FICO score, calculated...
What are you giving up for Lent this year? “When you fast, see to it that you groom your hair and wash your face. In that way, no one can see you are fasting but your Father…who sees what is hidden and will repay you.” (Mt 6:17-18) Years ago...
The federal government stands on the brink of financial collapse. Unless something magical happens, we face a federal shutdown on Friday, April 8. At the current rate of spending, our total national debt will be about 108 percent of our GDP by the...
On this third Sunday of Lent, we see those who are about to be baptized or confirmed undergo their final scrutinies as they prepare to enter the Catholic Church on Easter. It’s interesting to note that while these “Elect” are...
I know the Government likes to preach things like zero inflation and stable pricing but the reality of the situation is that prices are going up. I am not even sure that Ben Bernanke has ever been in a grocery store and I am positive that he doesn’t...
The psychology of body language has been around for several decades now. Most of us are aware of its existence, and some of us may even know some of its tell-tale signs. For example, if you ask a person about his possible participation in a crime or...
When I was a child I lived in my own “Garden of Paradise.” Everything I wanted or needed was given to me by my parents. I am sure each one of you here knows the feeling – the security and protection of home, the unquestioned love of our parents, the...
And passing along the the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately they...
