May 2024

We’re a little more than halfway through 2013, which makes this a good time to review your personal finances for the year. If you’re like many people, you started this year with a financial goal in mind. Perhaps you wanted to get out of debt, build up an emergency fund, save money to buy a […]

This week in Questions and Answers, we’re tackling a question from Tony, a man in Texas is who feels called to start a homeless center in Alaska and is looking for a way to fund the work. We’ve included an abbreviated version of Tony’s question below; you can see the full text here.  —— Question: What […]

Financial success requires both righteousness and wisdom. Sin causes poverty, but living for God brings the promise of provision and blessing. God wants us to be successful with money, but that comes along with being successful in the way we live our lives.

So, you’re ready to start investing: You’ve read up on stocks and bonds, and you’re anxious to put your money to work for you. The only question now is this: Which stock will you buy first? If you don’t have a good answer to that question, fear not. You’re not alone. Although everybody knows that […]

Expensive insurance could cause economic pain. Paying off debt opens up a world of exciting financial possibilities. These ten common expenses have more to do with lifestyle than the do survival. If you want to get your spending in line, you need to tame these common budget-busters and learn to save on luxuries.

Is your generosity big enough to match up to your faith? Being a Christian is an all-consuming pursuit. You can’t really, honestly follow Jesus without Him taking hold of every area of your life. Follow Him long enough, and He’ll eventually start telling you what to do with your money. God has a lot to […]

It only makes money problems worse. Expensive insurance could cause economic pain. Debt deals that advertise “zero interest” financing are usually more costly than the lenders would like you to think. Companies that offer “low monthly payments” on consumer goods are really peddling bad deals… and bad debt.

You’ve heard the pitch a dozen times. As you are about to finalize your purchase of clothing, furniture, equipment or some other retail good, the clerk makes you an enticing offer: “How would you like to save 20 percent on your purchase today?” All you have to do for instant savings is to open a […]

Parents, I have a question for you: Would you ever tell your children to do something that you knew would bring them disastrous results? I don’t think that you would. You kids may kick and scream and throw a tantrum when you tell them to do something that they don’t want to do, and in […]

Deserts can be pretty desperate places. And in the midst of a difficult situation, it’s easy to lose hope. But no matter how desperate the situation, hope remains: God provides for His people. And He promises to sustain you through the most trying of times. God provides for His people. And He promises to sustain […]

Our free video series Stress-Free Finance will help you stop worrying and build a more prosperous future. Read More » Meet the Budget Genius — the powerful automated tool that creates a personalized budget for you — with this video lesson from 30 Days to Financial Freedom. Read More » Here’s a look at a […]

Medical bills can hit you like a ton of bricks and put you in a money coma. Here’s how to avoid being blindsided by medical debt. The way you handle money can be a big factor in the success of your marriage. Here’s how to master money together. Building a basic budget starts with a […]

Let’s get this out of  the way first: I hate tipping. It’s not that I’m a terrible, selfish person who doesn’t want to pay people for service. It’s the entire system of tipping that is odious. It’s corrupt, manipulative, inefficient  and unfair. The entire economy would be better served if we eliminated tipping altogether and […]

Does God care about what you do with your money? You bet He does! After all, your money is really God’s money, and He gave it to you with specific purposes in mind. In this series, we’ve talked about how God owns it all, and how God gives it all to us to use according […]