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With the piles of financial advice out there—some good, some downright ridiculous—it can be easy to wander off track and let the important things go by the wayside. Here’s a one-minute reminder of the keys to true financial peace—a short read to send to a friend or stick to the refrigerator. If you start to veer off track, remember M-O-N-E-Y. Continue reading

As we get ready to celebrate Father’s Day, we’re taking a look at quotes from 10 famous fathers. They’re presidents and businessmen, musicians and writers. Some offer profound financial wisdom; others are just good for a laugh. Continue reading

I’ve never met a parent who dreams her child will grow up to be lazy, irresponsible and greedy. That would be crazy!

Of course, moms and dads want their children to become productive, responsible and generous adults. The problem is, those traits don’t just magically appear over time. Financial wisdom is something you learn, not something you’re born with.
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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 go out to dinner. Or to the movies. Or bowling. And you’re invited. Suddenly your plans to enjoy leftovers, Netflix, and the couch seem incredibly lame.

So, what do you do?

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For many Christians, filing for bankruptcy and settling their debts for less than they owe may seem like a less-than-Christian approach to resolving their financial difficulties. It may seem like paying less than you actually owe is not fulfilling your duty as a Christian to repay all debts, and frankly, in some cases that is true. Continue reading

If you’ve ever watched a friend or relative make a bad financial decision, you know it can be difficult to figure out whether to say something or keep your mouth shut.

On the flip side, perhaps you’ve been the target of an unsolicited financial intervention that left you feeling hurt, angry or humiliated. Continue reading

As you get ready for Mother’s Day, enjoy these money-related quotes from five celebrity mothers—two first ladies, an author, a saint, and a famous (or perhaps infamous) TV mom.

1. “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” –Maya Angelou, author/poet and mother of one

2. “A housewife deserves to be honored as much as a woman who earns her living in the marketplace. I consider bringing up children a responsible job. In fact, being a good housewife seems to me a much tougher job than going to the office and getting paid for it.” –Betty Ford, former first lady and mother of four

3. “Yes, you must live life beautifully and not allow the spirit of the world that makes gods out of power, riches and pleasure make you forget that you have been created for greater things—to love and to be loved.” –Mother Teresa

4. “You see, Barack and I were both raised by families who didn’t have much in the way of money or material possessions but who had given us something far more valuable – their unconditional love, their unflinching sacrifice, and the chance to go places they had never imagined for themselves.” –First Lady Michelle Obama, mother of two

5. “Al, what kind of selfish wife like me would give their own husband his money? It just isn’t done. I haven’t finished spending it all yet.” –TV mom Peggy Bundy from Married…with Children

There are lots of reasons to get (or stay) in shape. One that isn’t always at the top of the list is the fact that fitness is good for your wallet.

In general, healthy people have fewer health care costs. They aren’t in and out of the doctor’s office as often, and they aren’t shelling out tons of money on prescription drugs for preventable health problems. Continue reading

I’ll admit, I don’t typically spend a lot of time in the book of Exodus. But the other day I wound up there, and a particular story really struck me.

Just one month after God rescued the people of Israel from a life of slavery in Egypt, they were journeying through the wilderness and grumbling the whole way.

Have you ever prayed and prayed for God to give you something—or take something away—and when it finally happens, you rejoice for a whopping 24 hours before finding something else you’re dissatisfied about? Continue reading