Christian Budgeting, Finances, Savings

Anyone can learn to control their spending, even in the face of a sudden job-loss or financial challenge.

Here are some tips for using and making your own household cleaners...

Let’s talk about some practical things we can do that might save big dollars on insurance costs.

Is capitalism Christian? No, but its emphasis of the dignity of the individual makes it more Christian than socialism. Which is something more Americans need to realize.

When our lives get chaotic, we pay dearly in stress and money...

When money gets tight, I find the first thing to go in someone’s budget is often their giving. I believe this is a mistake.

You've been unemployed for months. You've downsized and eliminated debt, but your savings are about to run out. Now what?

What can churches and friends do for folks who suddenly find themselves without enough income to pay current bills, let alone maintain their current living standard?

For decades, the common wisdom has been that home ownership is the ideal. But just as the extremes of virtue become vice, too much of a good thing can become a bad thing. Let's revisit home ownership in today's economic climate...

Many consumers today are stressing with money issues because they didn’t learn to budget as children and teens. Learning to be financially savvy before leaving home is a huge advantage...

Develop these ten habits for a more organized, frugal life.

Could it be that living with less money could lead to more satisfaction? Downsizing our lifestyle has led to a richer life for our family...

You have to get pretty clever to stretch a buck, but just how far can you go in matters of etiquette before you cross the line?

When Janet's husband, D'Arcy, passed away, she discovered that the Holy Spirit is not only our comforter but also supplies the strength and wisdom needed to embrace the financial responsibilities of single life...

When you shop smart, healthy foods are no more costly than anything else in your grocery cart these days. In fact, in many cases they're cheaper...

Dear Deborah: We are a married couple in our mid-50’s. My husband has a retirement plan at his work. Should we still be contributing to an IRA or just rely on what we already have?

My dear friend April received an unexpected but much needed blessing more than 20 years ago. I’ve often wondered if that unknown angel has any idea how much he or she impacted my girlfriend’s life at such a critical time...

You don’t hear many references to the New Testament in financial journalism these days. Maybe that’s part of the problem...