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About Kristy Etheridge

Kristy Etheridge is a regular contributor to the FaithWorks Financial blog. Having racked up a large amount of debt before using a biblical approach to attack it, Kristy is passionate about financial freedom. She and her husband live in Charlotte, N.C., where Kristy works as a writer for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

11 Jun 2014

How to Look Like a Million Bucks on a Meager Budget

By Kristy Etheridge · Budgeting & Hardship Strategies
How to Look Like a Million Bucks on a Meager Budget

  When you’re trying to stick to a tight budget, your biggest concerns are the essentials—paying the mortgage, getting food on the table and keeping the lights on. I know from experience that it can be pretty difficult to watch your friends show off their expensive haircuts, designer clothes or salon-perfect manicures when you’re living […]

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04 Jun 2014

5 Ways to Respond When Friends Invite You to Events You Can’t Afford

By Kristy Etheridge · Financial Growth & Habits
5 Ways to Respond When Friends Invite You to Events You Can’t Afford

Does this scenario sound familiar? It’s Saturday night, and your entertainment budget is somewhere between zero and Dollar Menu. This morning, you resolved to stick to your budget and enjoy a quiet night in. And then you got “the text.” You know it well. It’s the one that informs you your friends are planning to […]

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