Money

What can we do to prepare for the financial impact of electrical power outages? Snowstorms, tornadoes, flooding and hurricanes cause power grid outages for weeks. Since we are becoming more of a cashless society, here are some ways we can prepare when we have power disruptions.

Even though Christmas is the season of giving, it can also be a time when it’s really tempting to overspend. To keep from falling into that trap, you need to have a plan.

So here are few ways to keep your spending in check this Christmas.

Do you feel God asking you to leave your job and step into something new, yet you’re worried about the financial implications? If so, here are five truths that encourage me when it comes to releasing money worries. I hope they encourage you

You may be thinking that the financial struggles we see all around us are beyond rescue, but what if I told you that there is great hope in turning this around? What if that hope lies in you?

If you find the new school year throws your finances out of balance, try these tips to help bring "back to school" back within your budget.

When is the best time to teach your children the value and principles of managing money? Even early on, you have an opportunity to model financial responsibility.

Here are 5 important principles of money management that will serve your kids for years to come.

There’s a reason we call it bargain hunting. It’s because great deals must be found, they don’t find YOU. But it’s easy to discover bargains...

So, you spend more than you make – you are not alone.  Spending more money than you earn is common practice in the U.S., but there are multiple ways to change that.

American are accumulating more debt and retaining it longer than ever before. These realities make it even more important for Christians to approach retirement with some intentionality.
So how should Christians approach retirement? What are some practical things to start implementing today?

One of the paradoxically dumb things we do is to destroy our finances by buying garbage we can’t afford to make ourselves appear wealthy.

As you get started with a budget, a logical question to ask is, "How much should I spend on food, fun, and all the rest?"

Shoppers everywhere are feeling the pinch of increasing prices on nearly every item at the grocery store.  Here are some ways you can save real money at the grocery store.

When you don’t have enough money, you’re not just broke, but also broken from the stress of living in a financial crisis.  But something surprising can happen when you’re broke. When you seek God in your brokenness, you can find riches that go beyond money, even if your bank account runs low.

Here’s how...

Do our possessions possess us?  Some perspective to help you check your heart and priorities.....

I have sat across the table from more than 10,000 families, and I have seen it all. I’ve seen the happiest of families thriving in the worst of situations, and I’ve seen bitter battles where families were broken apart over mere trinkets. The difference in the two can generally be boiled down to one word: values.

The love of money is a heart problem. It is a choice to pursue wealth for sheer luxury or selfish consumption instead of looking at it from a biblical, eternal perspective.

Here are 10 Sure Signs You Love Money Too Much...

Home upgrades happen for different reasons, but enhancing your home’s curb appeal and value are often at the top of the list. Consider these six ways to increase the value of your house up to 92%! 

Even for families with a moderate household income, keeping expenses down and managing a budget can feel like a job all on its own. If you’re working to get your family’s finances under tighter control, consider these ideas to help curb spending and create new cash flow.

Did you know that your personality greatly influences your finances? How do your personal strengths and weaknesses contribute to your current financial position?

Make debt reduction easier by matching these techniques with your temperament. 

While bankruptcy's stigma has weakened in recent years, it is still an especially troubling topic for many Christians. What about the biblical admonition, "The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously"?