Three Cups By Tony Townsley with Mark St. Germain Published by Thomas Nelson Through a story of a little boy receiving three nondescript cups for his birthday, authors Tony Townsley and Mark St. Germain teach the principles of financial stewardship to young and not-so-young readers alike. Told in first person from the perspective of a five-year-old boy, who is none too excited to open his birthday gift only finding three cups that he recognized from his family’s own cupboard. When his mother shows him the accompanying envelope of money, she explains he will now be receiving a weekly allowance. She continues to explain how he is to divide his allowance…
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Money Secrets of the Amish
Money Secrets of the Amish Finding True Abundance in Simplicity, Sharing, and Saving By Lorilee Craker Published by Thomas Nelson In Money Secrets of the Amish, established author Lorilee Craker embarks on a journey to reveal the secrets to the financial success of the Amish people. From Mennonite lineage herself, Craker delves into the Amish culture with a fresh but somewhat experienced perspective. She meets and interviews successful Amish families as she journeys into Pennsylvania Amish communities. Craker soon finds more than simple answers to her questions and discovers some welcoming and generous friends in these genuinely humble people. The financial advice Craker receives, and then relays to her readers,…
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Strike It Rich with Pocket Change
Strike It Rich with Pocket Change By Ken Potter and Dr. Brian Allen Published by F&W Media Strike It Rich with Pocket Change is a great reference book with good information on some of the lesser known elements of valuing coins. Authors Ken Potter and Dr. Brian Allen discuss the rare, and sometimes no so rare, oddities of specific coins that increase their value to certain collectors. These oddities include irregularities and errors in the coin making process. Issues addressed include what to look for when examining a coin, how to examine coins, (whether with the naked eye, or for more detail, with instruments), and specific tools a collector might…