Religion

Subprime lenders caused a lot of trouble in our economy recently. But do they qualify as Despicable Debt? Title lenders take advantage of vulnerable people at their worst moments, often leaving them with big debt and no car.

Don’t tune out cries for help. Charity is the hallmark of true faith. Taking care of the needy proves to the world that our faith is alive. Generosity can benefit the giver as much — or even more — than it benefits the receiver.

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.

When prices go up and wages don’t, the results are bad for everyone. There’s one kind of debt in the world that will actually make you richer. Succeeding with money is really all about serving people, and God wants us to serve people very, very well. People who work full-time in ministry should be paid […]

Poverty is a form of financial slavery, but God gives us the key to break free… by working very, very hard. Fudging the numbers and getting squirly with your taxes is a surefire way to cause trouble for your business.

Borrowing money is never a good way to get a ministry going. Bad financial decisions can pose a serious threat to your ministry. How does an overworked dad get his family back on track after a medical emergency? Charity is the hallmark of true faith.

Ignoring your little financial indiscretions now will make your life much more expensive later. Using more than one savings account helps you stay organized and strategic with your money. These five principles can help keep your food costs low during lean times. Paying off debt opens up a world of exciting financial possibilities.

Debt teaches us to count on the world to meet our needs instead of counting on God. It’s easy to think that we are the sources of our own financial success. But trusting anything but God is a recipe for disaster. Do you trust in debt to solve your impossible situations? Or do you believe […]

Pencil and paper are great for simple budgets. But if you’re a budget nerd at heart, you need a spreadsheet. Building a basic budget starts with a pencil and paper. Here’s how to begin drawing the picture of your financial life.

These six points of God’s financial wisdom will help your ministry organization thrive in the midst of any economic climate. Fudging the numbers and getting squirly with your taxes is a surefire way to cause trouble for your business. The government promises to take care of you when you’re old, but can you really trust […]

Having proper insurance allows you to pass wealth on to the next generation. Protect the people you love most by planning to provide for them after your gone. Understanding insurance helps you design a policy that fits your needs and your budget. The way that you live your life can have a big impact on […]

If borrowing is a bad idea for your personal finances, it’s probably bad for your business too. Do you trust in debt to solve your impossible situations? Or do you believe that with God, all things are possible? You may be able to “afford” the monthly payments, but financing leads to bum deals, and never-ending […]

It’s easy to get into trouble with credit cards. To turn the problem around, we need to face the lack of discipline in our hearts. How bad is America’s credit card problem? We’re hooked on this stuff, and we can’t give it up… at least not without a fight. Borrowing can be as addictive as […]

Financial freedom comes from trusting God more than you trust the world’s economy. God provides all the resources we need, enough to live and enough to give. So how do we go about figuring which is which? It’s easy to think that we are the sources of our own financial success. But trusting anything but […]