Finances Archives

The prosperity gospel is bad news because it twists biblical teachings so much that people may miss out on the hope of the real Gospel.

Housing is most people’s biggest expense. That’s why it’s essential to get our housing costs right.

We can’t resist peer pressure if we don’t recognize it’s there. Watch out for these types of adult peer pressure.

Every healthy relationship involves conflict, so don’t try to avoid conflicts about money. Instead, learn to fight fair.

The establishment of specific goals, combined with visual reminders of their progress, has helped our children see the bigger picture, prioritize...

Dear Deborah: I know I need to start saving for my retirement. But I also have high credit card balances, car loans and a mortgage.

All the glitz cannot hide the damage caused by casinos.

If a tool was available that would give you a control over your finances and help keep your stress low, wouldn’t you use it?

In 2004, my assistant walked into my office in tears. Drowning in debt, she was struggling hard to keep her head "above water." She was upside down...

To save a gallon of gas, you need to cut about 22 miles of driving from your week. Here are 10 easy ways to do that.

If you've resisted the idea of establishing a personal budget in the past, perhaps you're clinging to one or more of these favorite reasons not to...

Want to mess up your marriage? Live separate financial lives.

The Bible is very specific about who should and who should not receive charity.

It was the day that will forever divide my life into “before” and “after.” Things were really bad...

With big mortgages and declining offerings, a record number of churches are facing foreclosure.