When the most recent recession hit our country, many people were really traumatized as their long held ideas about money were destroyed. For a few generations, America had bought into the idea that wise money management was defined by your credit score and anyone with a college degree and a 401K was financially invincible. […]
There are a lot of things that society tends to dictate as being “normal” and “acceptable”, even if that is very far from reality. This applies socially, politically, religiously and financially. Over time, our society has adopted certain modes of financial management that have become the normal way of life. The problem is that many […]
Divorce is almost always a sad turn in life. It certainly is not the Christian ideal nor is it ever the plan. Life does not always go according to our plans, though, and life does not always snugly fit into our box of ideals. As such, today we’ll take a look at the impact that […]
Throughout the recent recession we have heard the term downsizing quite a bit. Downsizing is the act of moving to a new home or apartment in order to better your financial situation. Many individuals have found bigger more comfortable houses for less money because they tweaked their idea of the acceptable home. Most people are […]
The new year finds many folks making resolutions to lose weight and get in shape. Some of us may be in great physical shape but what we need is to go on a spending diet. Did you know that a lot of the same tricks that can help you lose weight can also help you […]
A smart runner entering their first marathon does not simply lace up their shoes and show up at the start line on the day of the race. They prepare for the marathon through daily training runs. Often, they will compete in smaller distance races – maybe a 10K or a half-marathon – to help their […]
Though simple in concept, budgeting can be a daunting task in the eyes of many people. Keeping track of where your money goes may seem like a chore that is time-consuming and difficult, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Budgeting and keeping track of expenses can be as simple or complicated as […]
It would be ideal if the life stages involved in raising children and caring for aging parents occurred at separate times. However, many parents of young children find themselves caring for their own parents. According to the Pew Research Center, 47% of adults in their 40s and 50s are both rearing children and caring for […]
The Christian life is one of sacrifice in its very nature. Our entire religion is based on the sacrifice that Christ himself made. Throughout the New Testament we are urged to sacrifice; sacrifice our selfish desires for Godly desires, sacrifice our evil pleasures for holy pleasures, and yes sometimes even to sacrifice our money. There […]
Social status is a mysterious element of our society. All of us feel its presence, but few of us understand it. The Encyclopedia Britannica describes social status this way, “The relative rank that an individual holds, with attendant rights, duties, and lifestyle, in a social hierarchy based upon honor or prestige.” This “prestige” of course […]