The Love of Money in America

No stigma attaches to the love of money in America, and provided it does not exceed the bounds imposed by public order, it is held in honor. The American ...

The Tigress of Rome

The Tigress of Rome

(900s AD)

Marrying for money was a way of life for Marozia, the woman who dominated the papacy during the 10th century. When barely ...

Cost of Living

What some people mistake for the high cost of living is really the cost of high living."

Billionaire for a Day

Jeff Ferrera of Waukegan, Illinois, was reconciling his checkbook and called First National Bank of Chicago to get his current balance.

"Your primary checking ...

Money Draws Flies

The Chicago Tribune (9/1/96) ran the story of Buddy Post, "living proof that money can't buy happiness." In 1988, he won $16.2 million in the Pennsylvania ...

What We Need Is Soul Food

It is my conviction that a very large part of mankind's ills and of the world's misery is due to the rampant practice of trying to feed the soul with ...

Being Filled and Feeling Empty

Lee Atwater, former Republican Party chairman, said this before he died: "(It’s all) about acquiring: wealth, power, and prestige. I know. ...

Money Makes a Mess

Money is the root of every mess you can think of. Anyone who lives for money is surely missing the best things in life. There's satisfaction in doing, ...

Do You Want to Be Right?

Many of you may remember the song a few years ago about a love relationship, and the first part of the song goes, "If loving you is wrong, I don't ...

Getting Rich in Heaven

I hope to grow rich in heaven by taking care of orphans on earth.