Friday Finance Round Up is a weekly post that includes interesting articles and blog posts on money found during the week from across the web.

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Study Reveals Churches Response to Economic Conditions – Out of Debt Christian

A recent survey conducted by NationalChristianPoll.com for Christianity Today International’s Your Church Media Group reveals how the recession is impacting churches and how they are handling current economic conditions.

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Car Allowance Rebate System – Cash For Clunkers – Free From Broke

In late June President Obama signed into law the the Car Allowance Rebate System or as it’s also known: Cash for Clunkers.This is a program that encourages people to trace in their cars for more efficient models.  It also helps to stimulate the economy (similar to the first time home buyer tax credit at a time when car sales are lagging.

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 Sowing and Reaping – ChristianPF

A little over a month ago, I wrote about a young couple we know who gave us (sowed) $1000 in obedience to what they felt God was leading them to do. In that article I wrote about how excited we were for them, because we know what the Bible says about sowing and reaping…

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Follow Through on Financial Goals – Debt Free Adventure

If you have ever been coached in most any sport, you have undoubtedly had the term “follow through” beat into your psyche at length.  Whether dealing with sports, house projects, political promises, or finances, follow through is an essential lesson to be applied in all aspects of life.

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Unemployment Survival Guide – CNN Money

There are no two ways about it, being laid off isn’t easy.  Here are some tips to help you maintain your quality of life.