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Jim Paris Giving Away 3,000 Ripple XRP To Annual Subscribers

It has been a bit too long since I posted an article on the subject of digital currency. If you are a regular reader, you know that we have been very excited about a newer digital currency (Ripple XRP) that many people believe could be the next Bitcoin. Of course, Bitcoin has been on a roller coaster ride with a price of more than $1,000 to now trading in the $200 to $300 range. Bitcoin (like Ripple) initially started with a value of less than one penny. For more details on Ripple XRP (history, etc..), check out my prior article - is Ripple the next Bitcoin? 

Ripple - Western Union Deal

One of the most fascinating elements of Ripple is its trading platform. Ripple's technology is now being considered by Western Union.  A little known fact about digital currencies is that the technology behind them is starting to find its way into traditional banking and currency transfer services worldwide. While we simply don't know what the world of digital currency will look like in three to five years, we don't need to bring in Nostradamus to tell us that major changes are coming to the how we use money. 

What Does This Mean For Ripple?

I currently own several thousand Ripple XRP and simply plan to hold on to it for the long run. When you start seeing deals like this pilot program with the likes of Western Union, it will only bring more attention to Ripple XRP.

What If Ripple Just Reaches The Current Level Of Bitcoin?

I thought it would be interesting to ponder what the value of a modest amount of Ripple would be if it simply reached the current price of Bitcoin ($235). 3,000 Ripple XRP would be worth more than $700,000!  Of course, no one knows if this will even happen, and I am certainly not guaranteeing anything here, but who knows where Ripple XRP goes from here?

I Want To Give You 3,000 Ripple XRP

Simply grab an annual subscription to ChristianMoneyPlus this weekend and I will give you 3,000 Ripple XRP! We have had promotions in the past, but the most we have ever given away was 1,000 Ripple, so this is a very special and limited offer. If you are already a subscriber you can purchase another year and this will extend your existing subscription (our maximum subscription is three years). Note: that I may have to close this offer (and reserve the right to do so) early based on the price movement of Ripple.

Can't You Just Buy Ripple On Your Own?

At the current trading level, you could purchase 3,000 Ripple XRP on your own for about $25. Of course, you would have to go through the learning curve of setting up an account with a third party gateway, getting your account approved and funded, and then transferring the funds to your Ripple Wallet, and finally placing a buy order. The easier plan is to simply grab a one year subscription to ChristianMoneyPlus and let us start you out with 3,000 Ripple XRP. Not to mention all of the great content you will receive as a member of ChristianMoneyPlus for a year.  As a member, you will also learn how to buy more Ripple on your own.

Membership in Christian Money Plus always comes with an array of valuable standard features, including access to The James L. Paris Report monthly newsletter (including all past issues), all of the podcasts, personal finance webinar workshops, unlimited email-based Q&A with Jim and his staff, and lots more!

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The Demon Of Brownsville Road

Author Bob Cranmer shares insights from his book, The Demon Of Brownsville Road. Cranmer left the military after 10 years of service to return to his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. Cranmer would go on to become a county commissioner and purchase his 'dream home' in the Pittsburgh suburb of Brentwood. After purchasing the seven bedroom Victorian home, Cranmer and his family encountered a series of strange occurences that ultimately convinced them that the house was haunted. This was not just any haunting, but Cranmer claims says that he was told by Catholic clergy that the house was inhabited by a demon. A story that will truly shock even the most ardent paranormal enthusiasts.

Clinton Foundation Scandal

On this episode Jim melts down over the Clinton Foundation financial scandal. Also discussed - does Jeb Bush have skeletons in his own closet? And what do we make of House Speaker Boehner's comment that the Clintons are 'good people?' NBC News anchor Brian Williams reportedly in talks to permanently leave the network.

Is There a Book in You? Becoming an Amazon-Listed Author is a LOT Easier than You Think!

We’ve met a lot of folks over the years who’ve said, “I’d like to write a book,” or, “Someday, I’ll write a book,” and if we had a dollar for each time we’ve heard something like that…we’d have a lot of dollars. According to various statistics, over three-quarters of the people walking around would like to write (or at least say they want to write) a book, which means there’s a pretty good chance that you’re in there, somewhere.

The two biggest challenges that have traditionally existed in seeing one’s name on the cover of a book are the massive roadblocks that exist for most budding authors in the form of the traditional publishing system…as well as their own inability or unwillingness to get started in actually creating a manuscript.

It Is Easier Than Ever To Become An Author Today

The good news? The challenge that was largely out of your hands to defeat, the difficulties in working around the traditional publishing system, has effectively been brought to its knees by the advent of self-publishing, particularly self-publishing in collaboration with the massive Amazon platform. Now, anyone can sidestep the traditional publishing system and still see his or her ebook listed for sale at the world’s largest book retailer.

As a matter of fact, regarding that other challenge…namely, one’s inability to punch out a manuscript…there’s good news there, too, in the form of the James L. Paris Online Publishing Course. The James L. Paris Online Publishing Course, while containing valuable information for writers of just about any experience level, was specifically designed with the new writer in mind; the course addresses the details of how to get started writing in an online format, which has come to predominate as a writing platform, as well as provides unlimited, email-based Q&A assistance on behalf of a wide variety of topics and issues…from the technical aspects associated with creating an online publication, to providing a “second opinion” on manuscript drafts, and just about anything else. Course architects Jim Paris and Bob Yetman have together written a substantial number of books and been published in multiple formats over the course of the past two-plus decades, and, in addition to their prolific work as self-published, digitally-based authors, have been “traditionally” published by some of the world’s best-known houses, including Adams Media and John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Are you one of those people who has kept “writing a book” as a part of your bucket list? Is it still on there? Would you like to finally cross it off? Better yet, would you like to write not just one ebook, but work on developing a separate stream of income for yourself as a regularly-published author of ebooks?

We’ve made it easy for people to access the James L. Paris Online Publishing Course. We have four different levels of membership, beginning at $79 and $7.95/mo. ongoing (cancelable at anytime), and, regardless of membership level, all enrollees gain access to over 20 hours of video webinar presentations (including The Shortcut Publishing Method: From Idea to Amazon in 2 Weeks, the perfect presentation for that person concerned it will take him or her forever to create a book), as well as unlimited email-based Q&A with Jim Paris and his staff.

Let Jim Paris And His Team Coach You To Success!

However, for the next few days, we’re going to “sweeten the pot” just a bit. Our two premium membership levels, the Gold and Platinum plans, each of which include complementary ebook cover design by our team, as well as the opportunity for Skype consultations with our team, normally go for $149 and $199, respectively, for an annual membership (NO monthly dues). However, until midnight, Monday, April 27, we will knock $50 off the cost of each. Plus, for Platinum level enrollees, we’ll throw in the books The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B.White, and Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer by Roy Peter Clark, as free gifts!

So…are you in? Are you ready to cross that “write a book” entry off of your bucket list? Are you ready to travel down a whole new path of creativity, and begin developing a whole new stream of income in the process? If so, click here now to get started.

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James L. Paris 
Editor-In-Chief ChristianMoney.com 
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Christian Financial Advice 
Jim Paris 24 Hour Radio 

BiddingTraveler.com Helps Consumers Bid Effectively on Priceline

One of the great reluctances that many have in using the popular Priceline site, where travelers can bid for hotel rooms in hopes of scoring one at an upscale establishment for a bargain price, is the fear of finding themselves completely in the dark regarding what sorts of bids are actually smart to make. BetterBidding.com and BiddingForTravel.com are websites...forums, really…where consumers share their experiences in bidding at Priceline, and so visitors to those sites have been able to glean useful information from them; however, there’s a lot of searching and scrolling involved at these sites, which makes them far less than perfect.

A big improvement in the effort to create wiser Priceline bidders now comes to us in the form of a website called BiddingTraveler.com. With Bidding Traveler, the user inputs information (city, and check-in/check-out dates) into an online form that returns a cogently-assembled and categorized list of the hotels in that city, as well as information about each that includes recent winning bids for rooms. Bidding Traveler even comes with an “auto-bid” feature that allows the consumer to have the site bid for him at Priceline. Jim Paris, ever the bargain traveler himself, and someone who has scored numerous great deals on quality hotel rooms over the years…speaks at length about Bidding Traveler in the latest edition of the Christian Money Plus members-only podcast.

To listen to Jim’s complete thoughts on Bidding Traveler, as well as to hear Jim and Bob Yetman discuss a variety of other topics, including whether the glory days associated with going to law school are now just a memory, you have to listen to the latest Christian Money Plus podcast, available only to members.

Membership in Christian Money Plus always comes with an array of valuable standard features, including access to The James L. Paris Report monthly newsletter (including all past issues), all of the podcasts, personal finance webinar workshops, unlimited email-based Q&A with Jim and his staff, and lots more! You can receive all of this great stuff for an upfront fee of $37 and $9.95 per month (cancelable at any time), or, if you want to realize a substantial savings over the monthly plan and purchase an annual subscription outright, you can do so for just $119. Plus, for a limited time, all annual subscribers will receive will receive, as bonus gifts, the following books on money-saving: 925 Ideas to Help You Save Money, Get Out of Debt and Retire a Millionaire by Devin Thorpe; The Minimalist Budget by Simeon Lindstrom; and How to Save Money - A 21-Day Challenge to Save $500/Month by Bob Lotich. How about more? OK. In addition to these great books on saving money, handpicked by Jim Paris, new annual subscribers will also receive a signed copy of Jim’s bestselling book on finances and prayer, How to Pray for a Financial Miracle.

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Catholic Priest Convicted Of Murder - Sin, Shame, And Secrets Author David Yonke

Sister Margaret Ann Pahl was murdered in 1980 (Toledo, OH) in what appeared to be a satanic ritual. Father Gerald Robinson would eventually be convicted of the murder 24 years later. A story so shocking that it reads that a crime novel. What drove a Catholic priest to murder a nun? How did the Catholic church cover up the matter for more than two decades? How did cold case detectives bring Father Gerald Robinson to justice?

Will Bitcoin Soar Again After A Greek Financial Meltdown?

On this episode Jim discusses the upcoming expected financial collapse of Greece. What does it mean for Europe and even to our own financial markets? Will a Greek collapse return Bitcoin to its previous historical highs? Is Greece a preview of what may happen here in the U.S. if we don't take control of our exploding national debt? Jim says that now may be the time to consider leasing an electric car, and the future of Christian publishing after the bankruptcy of Christian Family Bookstore.

Live Like You Are Rich On Just An Average Income

If you are like me, there is no worse feeling than finding out that someone got a better deal than you. It doesn't matter what it is. You find out that the guy sitting next to you on the very same flight bought his ticket for $100 LESS THAN YOU. Your neighbor bought a similar car FOR THOUSANDS LESS. A good friend moves to town and buys a house bigger than your own FOR LESS! The bottom line is that it really stinks to find out that you have paid too much for something.

How Far Your Money Goes Is ENTIRELY Up To You

I am simply amazed at how people pay vastly different prices for the exact same product or service. I am even more shocked at things that people are paying for that they don't even need. In a free market economy, however, where businesses are basically free to set the prices they want for the goods and services they sell, it is going to be up to YOU to ensure you're being the best steward you can of the money with which God has entrusted you,"

An Example That Should Get Your Attention

A big business these days is renting out household furnishings and electronics by the week. People walk in every day to these stores and gladly sign up for rental agreements on everything from sofas to TVs (and will pay five times or more what it would cost to simply buy the same item new). Even worse, if they bought the item slightly used they could save as much as 90% compared to renting by the week! 

You might laugh and say to yourself, "Yes, those people renting by the week are really stupid, I would never do that." While it is true that this may be the most overt example of throwing away money, there are dozens of less obvious scenarios that I would argue are just as crazy as paying $2,000 for a $399 TV. 

Just A Few Ways You Can Save Big Money Right Now

Replace Cable TV With Low Cost And Free Internet TV
Get Free Home Phone Service For Life
Raise Deductibles and Re-Shop All Insurance Coverage
Cancel Insurance You Don't Need
Legally Opt Out Of Obamacare And Join Christian Medical Sharing
Take Simple Steps To Boost Your Credit Score (Save Thousands With Lower Interest Rates)

 Special Bonus 4 Book Offer For New Annual Subscribers To ChristianMoneyPlus

*** Limited Time Offer

 

I have personally selected the above three books on the topic of saving money, and I am giving these to new annual subscribers to ChristianMoneyPlus. I am also including a signed copy of my own book, How To Pray For A Financial Miracle. I assure you that with your membership to ChristianMoneyPlus, your bonus books, your unlimited access to me through the member Q and A dashboard, that you will be loaded for bear on your money-saving journey!

What Will You Do With All Of The Savings You Find?

Some people use their newfound wealth to start a vacation fund, others use the money to pay down debt, while others use this as money for investment. There is no right answer as to what to do with your own savings windfall. My only request is that you take these ideas and strategies and share them with God's people.

New Annual Subscribers Also Receive A Signed Copy Of My Bestselling Book On Finances And Prayer!

 

 

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James L. Paris 
Editor-In-Chief ChristianMoney.com 
Follow Me on Twitter Twitter.com/jameslparis
Christian Financial Advice 
Jim Paris 24 Hour Radio 

The Scandals And Conspiracies Of Bill And Hillary Clinton - Don Jeffries

Donald Jeffries, author of Hidden History: An Exposé of Modern Crimes, Conspiracies, and Cover-Ups in American Politics, joins Jim Paris Live. Jeffries discusses multiple scandals and cover ups of the Clintons, including the deaths of Vince Foster and Ron Brown. Also the mysterious death of associates of Monica Lewinsky. The cover up of the downing of TWA Flight 800, the Oklahoma City bombing, and more. Other conspiracies discussed - the JFK assassination, the mysterious death of JFK, Jr., other mysterious Kennedy deaths, and more.

Paypal To Integrate Bitcoin

http://www.christianmoney.com On this episode Jim shares his thoughts on Hillary Clinton’s announcement that she is running for president, the crowded field for Republicans, and who will be announcing next. More on how Jim is buying offline and selling online through Amazon.com, Paypal to adopt Bitcoin and other digital currencies by the end of the year, new way to drop cable TV and still get live news and sports, Christian alternatives to Obamacare, and top travel forums to help you get the best deals.