If you’ve ever tried to make a glass of fresh juice from a bunch of raw fruit, you know how much pressure it takes to squeeze the juice out of an orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit. And if you’ve ever tried to go back and eat a piece of fruit that has already had the juice […]

You work hard for your money, but there’s a certain part of your compensation that never shows up in your paycheck. If your company offers a retirement plan, the money that your employer contributes to that plan can play a critical role in your financial future. There was once a time when employers would continue […]

Payday lenders make me sick. Although too few people realize it, debt is almost always a bad a idea. Of course, many people borrow and lend money with good intentions, looking to help people pay for school, buy a car, or do other things that may help them in life. And even though the debt […]

When prices go up and wages don’t, the results are bad for everyone. No matter how much money we through at it, this socialist program can never truly succeed because it creates no wealth. Mixing personal and business bank accounts is a recipe for disaster. Fudging the numbers and getting squirly with your taxes is […]

If you’re longing for financial freedom but live a busy life, I have great news for you: My new online program, 30 Days to Financial Freedom, was made for you. In just 10 minutes a day, you can learn how to build your budget, start your savings, defeat your debt and fund your future. And […]

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. Here’s a look at a practical lesson from Day 1 of my new program 30 Days to Financial Freedom called “Finding Your Focus.” Want to learn more about […]

These five habits will help you get out of debt and keep you from ever going back. Make investment decisions based on performance data and financial facts, not hype, fear or wild swings of emotion. These six points of God’s financial wisdom will help your ministry organization thrive in the midst of any economic climate. […]

The time that you have dreaded for so long has finally come: Your current car is toast, and you need a new ride. The problem is that your budget for buying a new car is somewhat limited. What do you do? Owning and operating cars is a huge but necessary expense in modern life today […]

Sometimes we all have trouble being the people we wish we were… and we don’t even realize we’re falling short. Things like money and selfishness can warp our hearts and send our lives in some ugly directions. Everybody struggles with selfishness from time to time. And it can cause all sorts of problems in our […]

There’s a moment in any good workout where you feel like you’re about to die. Your lungs are burning, your stomach is clenched, your muscles ache, and you wish you could call it quits. But you don’t quit — you push through to the end of your workout, and you feel like a champion for […]

There’s a warm beach somewhere with white sands, turquoise waters and impossibly sunny skies. You could be lounging on it with a drink in your hand and your soul mate by your side… if only you had enough frequent flier miles to fly there free of charge. In this cold and dreary time of year, […]

Does all subprime lending qualify as Despicable Debt? For the past few weeks, we’ve been having some fun bashing the purveyors of Despicable Debt: folks like payday lenders, title lenders and tote-the-note car dealers who enrich themselves by preying on the desperation and financial illiteracy of the poor. There’s no place in honorable society for […]

Pull a $100 bill out of your wallet. Now roll it up into a little money cigarette, set one end on fire, and inhale through the other side. The taste is exquisite. That’s crazy, right? Nobody would ever destroy a bill worth that much money. And we all know that smoking is bad for you. […]

Debt takes away more opportunities than it affords. Success with money requires value judgments and strategic planning. Will taking out a mortgage help or hurt this growing congregation? Selfishness steals our peace, but generosity gives it in abundance.