Did you ever hear the story of the young man who received a large financial inheritance that he was vastly under-prepared to handle? Things didn’t go so well for him. He squandered all of his money, and ended up eating pig food. Yes, that story is one that Jesus told: the parable of the Prodigal […]

You’re buying a home, shopping for mortgages, and trying to wade your way through the overwhelming variety of loan options available to you. Here’s a tip to help you eliminate a bunch from the beginning: Forget about adjustable rate mortgages. They’re almost always a bad deal. Buying a house is a big purchase, and it […]

I’ll probably never own a new car, and I’m okay with that. Because paying cash for used cars is the smartest way to drive. Driving is one of the biggest expenses in American life. Aside from a home, you’ll likely never make a bigger purchase than buying a car. You’ll probably have several of them […]

Building a solid plan now could help get you out of debt next year. Six keys to making a successful transition into financial life as an adult These financial strategies will help you overcome the weakness of your willpower.

In Paducah, Kentucky, a beautiful series of murals highlights the historic downtown district, where shops and restaurants sit just above the banks of the Ohio River. But the murals aren’t there just to attract visitors to downtown — they decorate the massive flood wall that the city built to protect itself from the river’s periodic […]

So you’re thinking of buying a home — that’s great! But have you thought about how the home you buy now will fit in with your family’s financial future? Buying a home has come to be one of the defining moments of adulthood in much of the developed world. For most people, a home is […]

Have you ever considered selling olive oil to get out of debt? There’s a fascinating story in II Kings 4 that deals with debt, olive oil and God’s miraculous provision for one family. It’s a short story, and its financial implications are easy to miss if you don’t read it carefully. Pay close attention, though, […]

Chasing unrealistic ideas keeps us from succeeding financially where we’re planted. Bad financial decisions can pose a serious threat to your ministry. Your attitude toward the wealthy says more about you than it does about them. Keep an eye out for these five signs that the house you own is really owning you.

“I have an exciting investment opportunity for you. But you have to act fast….” Maybe you’ve heard this line before. If anyone has ever offered you a lucrative investment opportunity, and then pressured you to jump on board immediately, I hope that you did act fast — by quickly changing the channel, or by turning […]

Cultivating a thankful heart can free you from financial slavery and set you down the road toward a life of blessing. The way to true satisfaction in life is to look past your financial circumstances and fill your heart with God’s strength. When money takes the place in our heats that God deserves, it threatens […]

It’s one of the silver-linings of America’s complicated tax code: If you have a home mortgage, you can deduct the interest that you pay on that mortgage from the amount of income that you must pay tax on every year. This is a great tax benefit if you’re paying on a mortgage. But is it […]

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 practical lesson from Day 1 of my new program 30 Days to Financial Freedom called “Finding Your Focus.” Read More […]

Between student loan payments, car payments, credit cards, medical expenses and other bills, you may be spending hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars every month paying debt. One day, hopefully, you’ll be debt-free. Have you ever stopped to think about what you’ll do with all of that extra money each month once that […]

Via Flickr, by user istolethetv. Used under Creative Commons License. You work hard, you budget, and you’re careful to provide for the needs of your family. The basic necessities of life are covered: You have food, shelter, clothing and transportation. So, with your leftover money, you can go have a good time… right? Not so […]