Being deep in debt hits us hard.
A strained bank account. Arguing with your spouse. Figuring out how to make ends meet.
And as if these aren’t all hard enough, the big one comes into play… Continue reading
Being deep in debt hits us hard.
A strained bank account. Arguing with your spouse. Figuring out how to make ends meet.
And as if these aren’t all hard enough, the big one comes into play… Continue reading
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.
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