Christian Financial Advice and Biblical Stewardship

It's not easy to climb out of a difficult deep-in-debt situation, but it can be done. Here's my story - I hope you find it encouraging.

I grew up with a dog that loved to chew rawhide bones. But if I, the giver of the bone, happened to come close to her while she was chewing, she would assert herself with a growl to let me know I better get away...

The end product of our parenting efforts should not be boomer-rang kids, but adults who can live financially independent lives. Here's how parents can pass on solid financial practices while improving their own money management skills.

Unhealthy lifestyle choices can reduce your quality of life, but they can also drain your bank account...

The plans of the diligent lead to profit... (Proverbs 21: 5). Setting financial goals is one of the best remedies for financial stress and yo-yo budgeting.

Generally, financial problems aren't caused by economic slumps or depressions. Most family financial problems began long before...

If you’ve been fretting about the big bite Uncle Sam is taking out of your household income—especially in light of the rising costs of living in general and healthcare in particular—take a deep, calming breath. Personal finance expert Eric Tyson has three words for you: Health Savings Accounts.

I do something that most people think they can't do today: I feed my family of 5 on $300 a month. Perhaps some of my methods will help you cut down on your food bill...

It's no extra work, you don't have to deprive yourself of anything, and you don't have to clip any coupons...

There are many reasons it's vital you understand how credit reporting and scoring works. But Christians should be particularly concerned about their credit standing because it is a reflection of their character...

A Contingency Fund (CF) is an emergency fund that you can get your hands on at a moment’s notice. No matter how much debt you have or how low your income, you need to be building a CF...

It was a hot September day in 1991 when my life changed forever. I was a freshman at Palm Beach Atlantic University on my way to an 11 am class. On my way to class, I came across some people representing Citibank credit cards. They were offering a free candy bar if I would fill out an application for a credit card...

While not all financial infidelity reaches the tens of thousands, money secrets between partners can grow into barriers of serious proportion...

There is a legend -- whether urban, suburban or rural -- about credit cards. It's brief and goes like this: A person must have one.

When I was growing up, one of the worst things that could be said about you was that you were a quitter. But being a quitter has gotten a bad rap. I'm here to speak up for quitters everywhere, letting you know that quitting can be a good thing.

After years of upward mobility, Tripp and I rode out a business failure by refinancing our house. By the time we realized the wiser response would be to downsize, it was too late...

This year, I've resolved to get rid of something I own before buying something new. As an avid reader, I am pleased to find the Internet is the perfect place not only to unload my old books, but also find those on my “to-read” list for cheap...

One of the most important gifts we parents can give our kids is a legacy of good stewardship. No matter how dismissive your little bambinos are, don’t give up on the mission.

ABC News reported that, in 2007, the average family of four with PPO insurance coverage still spent around $5,100 per year in co-pays, premiums, and deductibles. What can you do to minimize your health care expenses?

Have you ever stopped to think about how much you really have?